2 Corinthians 8:21 - Easy To Read Version

²¹ We are trying to do what is right. We want to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ For we take thought beforehand and aim to be honest and absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Common English Bible

²¹ We care about doing the right thing, not only in the Lord’s eyes but also in the eyes of other people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 Tagairtí Cros

1 Kings 18:34

Then Elijah said, “Fill four jars with water. Pour the water on the pieces of meat and on the wood.” Then Elijah said, “Do it again.” Then he said, “Do it a third time.”

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will be wise and pleasing to God and people!

Matthew 23:5

“The only reason they do good things is for other people to see them. They wear special boxes {\cf2\super [328]} full of Scriptures. {\cf2\super [329]} They make these boxes bigger and bigger. And they make their special prayer clothes very long \{so that people will see them\}.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that people will see the good things you do. Live so that people will praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful! When you do good things, don’t do those things in front of people. Don’t do those things for people to see you. If you do that, then you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

Your giving should be done in secret. Your Father can see the things that are done in secret. And he will reward you.

Romans 12:17

If someone does wrong to you, don’t pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do the things that all people think are good.

Romans 14:18

Any person who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God. And that person will be accepted by other people.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We don’t sell the word of God for a profit like many other people do. No! But in Christ we speak in truth before God. We speak like men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We are being careful so that no person will criticize us about the way we are caring for this large gift.

2 Corinthians 8:22

Also, we are sending with them our brother who is always ready to help. He has proved this to us in many ways. And he wants to help even more now because he has much faith in you.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

And stay away from everything that is evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

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

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and take care of their homes. If they do this, then our enemy will not have any reason to criticize them.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe are living all around you. Those people may say that you are doing wrong. So live good lives. Then they will see the good things you do, and they will give glory to God on that day when he comes.

Ruth 3:14

So Ruth lay near Boaz’s feet until morning. She got up while it was still dark, before it was light enough for people to recognize each other.