2 Corinthians 6:8

New Century Version

Some people honor us, but others blame us. Some people say evil things about us, but others say good things. Some people say we are liars, but we speak the truth.

Cross References

Matthew 10:25

A student should be satisfied to become like his teacher; a servant should be satisfied to become like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, then the other members of the family will be called worse names!

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their own followers and some people from the group called Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man and that you teach the truth about God’s way. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are.

Matthew 27:63

They said, “Sir, we remember that while that liar was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise from the dead.’

Mark 12:14

They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are. And you teach the truth about God’s way. Tell us: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

John 7:12

Within the large crowd there, many people were whispering to each other about Jesus. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “No, he fools the people.”

Acts 10:22

They said, “A holy angel spoke to Cornelius, an army officer and a good man; he worships God. All the people respect him. The angel told Cornelius to ask you to come to his house so that he can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 16:39

So they came and told Paul and Silas they were sorry and took them out of jail and asked them to leave the city.

Acts 22:12

“There a man named Ananias came to me. He was a religious man; he obeyed the law of Moses, and all the Jews who lived there respected him.

Acts 24:5

We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up his people everywhere in the world. He is a leader of the Nazarene group.

Acts 28:22

But we want to hear your ideas, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this religious group.”

Acts 4:21

The leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had been done.

Acts 5:13

None of the others dared to join them, but all the people respected them.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men who are good, full of the Spirit and full of wisdom. We will put them in charge of this work.

Romans 3:8

It would be the same to say, “We should do evil so that good will come.” Some people find fault with us and say we teach this, but they are wrong and deserve the punishment they will receive.

2 Corinthians 1:18

But since you can believe God, you can believe that what we tell you is never both yes and no.

2 Corinthians 11:21

It is shameful to me to say this, but we were too “weak” to do those things to you! But if anyone else is brave enough to brag, then I also will be brave and brag. (I am talking as a fool.)

2 Corinthians 12:16

It is clear I was not a burden to you, but you think I was tricky and lied to catch you.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have turned away from secret and shameful ways. We use no trickery, and we do not change the teaching of God. We teach the truth plainly, showing everyone who we are. Then they can know in their hearts what kind of people we are in God’s sight.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our appeal does not come from lies or wrong reasons, nor were we trying to trick you.

1 Timothy 3:7

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church so he will not be criticized by others and caught in the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 4:10

This is why we work and struggle: We hope in the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Hebrews 13:13

So let us go to Jesus outside the camp, holding on as he did when we are abused.

1 Peter 4:14

When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.

3 John 1:12

Everyone says good things about Demetrius, and the truth agrees with what they say. We also speak well of him, and you know what we say is true.

Revelation 3:9

Those in the synagogue that belongs to Satan say they are Jews, but they are not true Jews; they are liars. I will make them come before you and bow at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.