2 Corinthians 8:21

The Passion Translation

for we intend to do what is right and we are totally open both to the Lord’s inspection and to man’s.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:4

That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men— you will gain the reputation of living life well.

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is done for show and to be noticed by others. They want to be seen as holy, so they wear oversized prayer boxes on their arms and foreheads with Scriptures inside, and wear extra-long tassels on their outer garments.

Matthew 5:16

So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 6:1

“Examine your motives to make sure you’re not showing off when you do your good deeds, only to be admired by others; otherwise, you will lose the reward of your heavenly Father.

Matthew 6:4

Give secretly and your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly.”

Romans 12:17

Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others.

Romans 14:18

Serving the Anointed One by walking in these kingdom realities pleases God and earns the respect of others.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For unlike so many, we are not peddlers of God’s Word who water down the message. We are those sent from God with pure motives, who speak in the sight of God from our union with Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are sending a team in order to avoid any criticism over how we handle this wonderfully generous gift,

2 Corinthians 8:22

So we’re sending with them another brother who is faithful and proven to be a man of integrity. He is passionate to help you now more than ever, for he believes in you.

Philippians 4:8

Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every appearance of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

He should be respected by those who are unbelievers, having a beautiful testimony among them so that he will not fall into the traps of Satan and be disgraced.

1 Timothy 5:14

For this reason, teach the younger women to remarry and bear children and care for their household. This will keep them from giving our adversary a reason to gloat.

1 Peter 2:12

Live honorable lives as you mix with unbelievers, even though they accuse you of being evildoers. For they will see your beautiful works and have a reason to glorify God in the day he visits us.

Ruth 3:14

So Ruth stayed near Boaz’s feet that night. She awoke before it was light enough for anyone to recognize her. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman visited me at the threshing floor.”