2 Corinthians 6:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors and yet are true,

Cross References

Matthew 10:25

it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household!

Matthew 22:16

So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality.

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember what that impostor said while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Mark 12:14

And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

John 7:12

And there was considerable complaining about him among the crowds. While some were saying, “He is a good man,” others were saying, “No, he is deceiving the crowd.”

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 16:39

so they came and apologized to them. And they took them out and asked them to leave the city.

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, who was a devout man according to the law and well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 24:5

We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 28:22

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.”

Acts 4:21

After threatening them again, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, for all of them praised God for what had happened.

Acts 5:13

None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Romans 3:8

And why not say (as some people slander us by saying that we say), “Let us do evil so that good may come”? Their judgment is deserved!

2 Corinthians 1:18

As surely as God is faithful, our word to you is not “Yes and No.”

2 Corinthians 11:21

To my shame, I must say, we were too weak for that! But whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that.

2 Corinthians 12:16

Be that as it may, I did not burden you. But, crafty person that I am, did I take you in by deceit?

2 Corinthians 4:2

We have renounced the shameful, underhanded ways; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 4:10

For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Hebrews 13:13

Let us then go to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.

3 John 1:12

Everyone has testified favorably about Demetrius, and so has the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Revelation 3:9

I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not but are lying—I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you.