Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
New American Standard Bible
for we
King James Version
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Holman Bible
For we are making provision
International Standard Version
We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.
A Conservative Version
providing things right, not only in the sight of Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Amplified
For we have regard for what is honorable [and above suspicion], not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
An Understandable Version
For we take measures to do what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.
Anderson New Testament
for we provide what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Bible in Basic English
For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.
Common New Testament
for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Daniel Mace New Testament
always considering what is virtuous, with respect to God, and with respect to men.
Darby Translation
for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
Godbey New Testament
for we provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also before the people.
Goodspeed New Testament
I intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but in the eyes of men.
John Wesley New Testament
For we provide things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
Julia Smith Translation
Providing good things beforehand, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
King James 2000
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For we are taking into consideration what is honorable not only before the Lord, but also before people.
Modern King James verseion
providing for honest things, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and therefore make provision for honest things, not in the sight of God only, but also in the sight of men.
Moffatt New Testament
I aim at being above reproach not only from God but also from men.
Montgomery New Testament
For I aim at being above reproach, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
NET Bible
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
New Heart English Bible
Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Noyes New Testament
for we take forethought for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Sawyer New Testament
for we provide things honorable not only before the Lord, but also before men.
The Emphasized Bible
For we provide things honourable, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
providing what is fair, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For we are trying to make arrangements which shall be right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
Webster
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Weymouth New Testament
For we seek not only God's approval of our integrity, but man's also.
Williams New Testament
For I am taking the precaution to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.
World English Bible
Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Worrell New Testament
for we provide things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Worsley New Testament
looking to things that are right not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Youngs Literal Translation
providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;
Themes
Business life » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged
Honesty » In business encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Honesty in business, encouraged
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 8:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Arrangements For Administering The Corinthians' Gift
20 Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us: 21 for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 and we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.
Cross References
Romans 12:17
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 14:18
For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
1 Peter 2:12
having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Matthew 5:16
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:4
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments ,
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
Titus 2:5-8
to be'sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed: