Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands: 21 For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men. 22 And we have sent with them our brother, whose ready spirit has been made clear to us at times and in ways without number, but it is now all the more so because of the certain faith which he has in you.
Cross References
Romans 12:17
Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
Romans 14:18
And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.
Philippians 4:8
For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.
1 Peter 2:12
Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
Matthew 5:16
Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
Take care not to do your good works before men, to be seen by them; or you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Matthew 6:4
So that your giving may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.
Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like the great number who make use of the word of God for profit: but our words are true, as from God, being said as before God in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
For this reason we make it our purpose, in the body or away from it, to be well-pleasing to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,
Titus 2:5-8
To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.