2 Corinthians 8:21

New American Bible - revised edition

for we are concerned for what is honorable not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of others.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

He said, “Fill four jars with water and pour it over the burnt offering and over the wood.” “Do it again,” he said, and they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time.

Proverbs 3:4

Then will you win favor and esteem before God and human beings.

Matthew 23:5

All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Matthew 5:16

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Teaching About the Law.

Matthew 6:1

“[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.

Matthew 6:4

so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. Teaching About Prayer.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 14:18

whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the many who trade on the word of God; but as out of sincerity, indeed as from God and in the presence of God, we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

This we desire to avoid, that anyone blame us about this lavish gift administered by us,

2 Corinthians 8:22

And with them we have sent our brother whom we often tested in many ways and found earnest, but who is now much more earnest because of his great confidence in you.

Philippians 4:8

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

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Refrain from every kind of evil. Concluding Prayer.

1 Timothy 3:7

He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would like younger widows to marry, have children, and manage a home, so as to give the adversary no pretext for maligning us.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation. Christian Citizens.

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until morning, but rose before anyone could recognize another, for Boaz had said, “Let it not be known that this woman came to the threshing floor.”