Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 For this we eschew, that any man should rebuke us in this plenteous distribution that is ministered by us, 21 and therefore make provision for honest things, not in the sight of God only, but also in the sight of men. 22 We have sent with them a brother of ours, whom we have oft times proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent. The great confidence which I have in you
Cross References
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide aforehand things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 14:18
For whosoever in these things serveth Christ, pleaseth well God: and is commended of men.
Philippians 4:8
Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,
1 Peter 2:12
and see that ye have honest conversation among the gentiles, that they which backbite you as evil doers, may see your good works and praise God in the day of visitation.
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
Take heed to your alms, that ye give it not in the sight of men, to the intent that ye would be seen of them: or else ye get no reward of your father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:4
that thine alms may be secret: and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 23:5
All their works they do, for to be seen of men. They set abroad their phylacteries, and make large borders on their garments,
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many are, which chop and change with the word of God: but even out of pureness, and by the power of God and in the sight of God, so speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
Wherefore, whether we be at home, or from home, we endeavor our selves to please him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all suspicious things.
1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry and bear children, and guide the house, and give none occasion to the adversary to speak evil.
Titus 2:5-8
to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of.