2 Corinthians 8:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.

Flere versioner

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ For we take thought beforehand and aim to be honest and absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Common English Bible

²¹ We care about doing the right thing, not only in the Lord’s eyes but also in the eyes of other people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 Krydshenvisninger

1 Kings 18:34

Then he said, “Do it a second time,” and they did it a second time. Again he said, “Do it a third time,” and they did it a third time,

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and of people.

Matthew 23:5

They do all their deeds to be seen by others, for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

so that your alms may be done in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 14:18

The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and has human approval.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not peddlers of God’s word like so many, but as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God, we are speaking in Christ before God.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are making this arrangement lest anyone blame us about this generous gift that we are administering,

2 Corinthians 8:22

And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no occasion to revile us.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until morning but got up before one person could recognize another, for he said, “It must not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”