2 Corinthians 8:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But we want to do what pleases the Lord and what people think is right.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

he told them to do it two more times. They did exactly as he said

Proverbs 3:4

God and people will like you and consider you a success.

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

When you do good deeds, don't try to show off. If you do, you won't get a reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret, and he will reward you.

Romans 12:17

Don't ill-treat someone who has ill-treated you. But try to earn the respect of others,

Romans 14:18

If you serve Christ in this way, you will please God and be respected by people.

2 Corinthians 2:17

A lot of people try to get rich from preaching God's message. But we are God's sincere messengers, and by the power of Christ we speak our message with God as our witness.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We don't want anyone to find fault with the way we handle your generous gift.

2 Corinthians 8:22

We are also sending someone else with Titus and the other follower. We approve of this man. In fact, he has already shown us many times that he wants to help. And now he wants to help even more than ever, because he trusts you so much.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and don't have anything to do with evil.

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 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honour God by telling the good things they saw you do.

Ruth 3:14

Ruth lay down again, but she got up before daylight, because Boaz did not want anyone to know she had been there.