2 Corinthians 8:21

Bible in Basic English 1965

For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

And he said, Do it a third time, and they did it a third time.

Proverbs 3:4

So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.

Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,

Matthew 5:16

Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

Take care not to do your good works before men, to be seen by them; or you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

So that your giving may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.

Romans 12:17

Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

Romans 14:18

And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the great number who make use of the word of God for profit: but our words are true, as from God, being said as before God in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands:

2 Corinthians 8:22

And we have sent with them our brother, whose ready spirit has been made clear to us at times and in ways without number, but it is now all the more so because of the certain faith which he has in you.

Philippians 4:8

For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

1 Timothy 5:14

So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

1 Peter 2:12

Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

Ruth 3:14

And she took her rest at his feet till the morning: and she got up before it was light enough for one to see another. And he said, Let it not come to anyone's knowledge that the woman came to the grain-floor.