2 Corinthians 6:8

Conservative English Version

Whether we were honored or dishonored or praised or cursed, we always told the truth about ourselves. But some people said we did not.

Cross References

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for disciples to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the family?

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their followers and some of Herod's followers to say to him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest. You teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are.

Matthew 27:63

They said, "Sir, we remember what that liar said while he was still alive. He claimed that in three days he would come back from death.

Mark 12:14

They went to him and said, "Teacher, we know that you are honest. You treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are. And you teach the truth about what God wants people to do. Tell us, should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?"

John 7:12

The crowds even got into an argument about him. Some were saying, "Jesus is a good man," while others were saying, "He is lying to everyone."

Acts 10:22

They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say."

Acts 16:39

So they came and apologized. They led them out of the jail and asked them to please leave town.

Acts 22:12

In that city there was a man named Ananias, who faithfully obeyed the Law of Moses and was well liked by all the Jewish people living there.

Acts 24:5

This man has been found to be a real pest and troublemaker for Jews all over the world. He is also a leader of a group called Nazarenes.

Acts 28:22

But we would like to hear what you have to say. We understand that people everywhere are against this new group."

Acts 4:21

The officials could not find any reason to punish Peter and John. So they threatened them and let them go. The man who was healed by this miracle was more than forty years old, and everyone was praising God for what had happened.

Acts 5:13

No one outside their group dared join them, even though everyone liked them very much.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Romans 3:8

You might as well say, "Let's do something evil, so that something good will come of it!" Some people even claim that we are saying this. But God is fair and will judge them as well.

2 Corinthians 1:18

God can be trusted, and so can I, when I say that our answer to you has always been "Yes" and never "No."

2 Corinthians 11:21

I am ashamed to say that we are too weak to behave in such a way. If they can brag, so can I, but it is a foolish thing to do.

2 Corinthians 12:16

You agree that I wasn't a burden to you. Maybe that's because I was trying to catch you off guard and trick you.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone.

1 Timothy 3:7

Finally, they must be well-respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.

1 Timothy 4:10

We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, but especially of those who have faith. That's why we work and struggle so hard.

Hebrews 13:13

That's why we should go outside the camp to Jesus and share in his disgrace.

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.

Revelation 3:9

Now you will see what I will do with those people who belong to Satan's group. They claim to be Jews, but they are liars. I will make them come and kneel down at your feet. Then they will know that I love you.