2 Corinthians 8:21

New International Reader's Version

We are trying hard to do what both the Lord and people think is right.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

“Do it again,” he said. So they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he ordered. And they did it the third time.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and a good name in the eyes of God and people.

Matthew 23:5

“Everything they do is done for others to see. On their foreheads and arms they wear little boxes that hold Scripture verses. They make the boxes very wide. And they make the tassels on their coats very long.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful not to do good deeds in front of other people. Don’t do those deeds to be seen by others. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you.

Matthew 6:4

Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

Romans 12:17

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right.

Romans 14:18

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we aren’t selling God’s word to make money. In fact, it is just the opposite. Because of Christ we speak honestly before God. We speak like people God has sent.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We want to keep anyone from blaming us for how we take care of that large gift.

2 Corinthians 8:22

We are also sending another one of our brothers with them. He has often proved to us in many ways that he is very committed. He is now even more committed because he has great faith in you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Say no to every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

The leader must also be respected by those who are outside the church. Then he will not be put to shame. He will not fall into the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 5:14

So here is the advice I give to younger widows. Get married. Have children. Take care of your own homes. Don’t give the enemy the chance to tell lies about you.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might say you are doing wrong. But lead good lives among them. Then they will see your good deeds. And they will give glory to God on the day he comes to judge.

Ruth 3:14

So she stayed at his feet until morning. But she got up before anyone could be recognized. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman came to the threshing floor.”