2 Corinthians 8:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.”
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“For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
King James Version · Public Domain“for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 8:21 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ruth 3:14So she lay down at his feet until morning, but she got up before anyone else could recognize her. Then Boaz said, “Do not let it be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.”
- 1 Kings 18:34and said, “Fill four waterpots and pour the water on the offering and on the wood.” “Do it a second time,” he said, and they did it a second time. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time.
- Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 6:4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
- Matthew 23:5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
- Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
- 1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
- Titus 2:5to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
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