Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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 for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.

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.

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.

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
προνοέω 
Pronoeo 
Usage: 3

καλός 
Kalos 
Usage: 62

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

μόνον 
Monon 
only, alone, but
Usage: 62

in the sight of
ἐνώπιον 
Enopion 
ἐνώπιον 
Enopion 
before, in the sight of, in the presence of, in sight, in presence, to, not tr
before, in the sight of, in the presence of, in sight, in presence, to, not tr
Usage: 78
Usage: 78

the Lord
κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461


and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

References

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Smith

Context Readings

Arrangements For Administering The Corinthians' Gift

20 What we are specially guarding against is that any fault should be found with us in regard to our administration of this charitable fund; 21 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. 22 We are also sending with them another of our Brothers, whose earnestness we have many a time proved in many ways, and whom we now find made even more earnest by his great confidence in you.

Cross References

Romans 12:17

Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.

Romans 14:18

He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

1 Peter 2:12

Let your daily life among the Gentiles be so upright, that, whenever they malign you as evil-doers, they may learn, as they watch, from the uprightness of your conduct, to praise God 'at the time when he shall visit them.'

Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before the eyes of your fellow men, that, seeing your good actions, they may praise your Father who is in Heaven.

Matthew 6:1

Take care not to perform your religious duties in public in order to be seen by others; if you do, your Father who is in Heaven has no reward for you.

Matthew 6:4

So that your charity may be secret; and your Father, who sees what is in secret, will recompense you.

Matthew 23:5

All their actions are done to attract attention. They widen their phylacteries, and increase the size of their tassels,

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God's Message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God's commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Therefore, whether in our home or absent from our home, our one ambition is to please him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Shun every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.

Titus 2:5-8

and to be discreet, pure-minded, domesticated, good women, ready to submit to their husbands, in order that God's Message may not be maligned.

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