2 Corinthians 8:21

New English Translation

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

Then he said, “Fill four water jars and pour the water on the offering and the wood.” When they had done so, he said, “Do it again.” So they did it again. Then he said, “Do it a third time.” So they did it a third time.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

Matthew 23:5

They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

Romans 14:18

For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, but we are speaking in Christ before God as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.

2 Corinthians 8:22

And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

1 Peter 2:12

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

Ruth 3:14

So she slept beside him until morning. She woke up while it was still dark. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman visited the threshing floor.”