Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering. 21 For I aim at being above reproach, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 With them I am sending our brother of whose zeal I have often had proof in many ways, and who is now zealous because of his great confidence in you.
Cross References
Romans 12:17
Do not pay back evil for evil. Aim to do what is honorable in the eyes of all.
Romans 14:18
Those who are slaving for Christ devotedly in these ways, are well pleasing to God and highly commended by man.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if virtue is anything, if honor is anything, be always thinking about these.
1 Peter 2:12
Let your manner of life before the Gentiles be honest; so that, although they are now slandering you as evil-doers, they may, by beholding your noble conduct, come to glorify God, in the day of visitation.
Matthew 5:16
"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
"Be careful not to do your good deeds in the sight of men, in order to be observed by them. If you do, you have no reward with your heavenly Father.
Matthew 6:4
"so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Matthew 23:5
"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,
2 Corinthians 2:17
I am; for I am not like most, trafficking in the word of God, but rather from a sincere heart, like a man of God, I speak in Christ, in the very presence of God.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
And for this reason I also make it home with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Hold aloof from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
It is my wish, then, that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule their houses, and give no occasion to our adversary for railing.
Titus 2:5-8
to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind and submissive to their husbands, in order that God's message be not maligned.