2 Corinthians 8:21 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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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 Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

And he said, Do it the second time; and they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time; and they did it the third time.

Proverbs 3:4

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding In the sight of God and man.

Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

Matthew 5:16

Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Romans 12:17

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.

Romans 14:18

For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

2 Corinthians 8:22

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honourable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:

1 Peter 2:12

having your behaviour seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Ruth 3:14

And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.