2 Corinthians 8:21

Arrangements For Administering The Corinthians' Gift

²⁰ for I want to take precautions against any risk of suspicion in connection with the administration of this charity; ²¹ I aim at being above reproach not only from God but also from men. ²² Along with them I am also sending our brother: I have had ample proof of his keen interest on many occasions, and it is specially keen on this occasion, as he has absolute confidence in you.

Eyes of the Lord

From God

In the Sight of God

In the Sight of the Lord

O God

Romans 12:17

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone; aim to be above reproach in the eyes of all;

Romans 14:18

he who serves Christ on these lines, is acceptable to God and esteemed by men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves properly before pagans; so that for all their slander of you as bad characters, they may come to glorify God when you are put upon your trial, by what they see of your good deeds.

Matthew 5:16

So your light is to shine before men, that they may see the good you do and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

Take care not to practise your charity before men in order to be noticed; otherwise you get no reward from your Father in heaven. No,

Matthew 6:4

so as to keep your alms secret; then your Father who sees what is secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 23:5

Besides, all they do is done to catch the notice of men; they make their phylacteries broad, they wear large tassels,

2 Corinthians 2:17

I am, for I am not like most, adulterating the word of God; like a man of sincerity, like a man of God, I speak the word in Christ before the very presence of God.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Hence also I am eager to satisfy him, whether in the body or away from it;

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and abstaining from whatever kind is evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I prefer young widows to marry again, to bear children, to look after their households, and not to afford our opponents any chance of reviling us.

Titus 2:5-8

to be mistress of themselves, chaste, domestic, kind, and submissive to their husbands ??otherwise it will be a scandal to the gospel.