2 Corinthians 8:21

In 9 translations

BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

KJV

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

WEB

Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

ASV

for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

LSV

providing right things, not only before the LORD, but also before men;

YLT

providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;

DBY

for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.

DRC

For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

GNV

Prouiding for honest thinges, not onely before the Lord, but also before men.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

προνοοῦμεν γὰρ καλὰ οὐ μόνον ἐνώπιον κυρίου ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐνώπιον ἀνθρώπων.

RP2018

προνοούμενοι καλὰ οὐ μόνον ἐνώπιον κυρίου ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐνώπιον ἀνθρώπων.

TR-Boyd

προνοούμενοι καλὰ οὐ μόνον ἐνώπιον Κυρίου ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐνώπιον ἀνθρώπων.

SCR1894

προνοουμενοι καλα ου μονον ενωπιον κυριου αλλα και ενωπιον ανθρωπων

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Cross-references most cited first

• Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
• 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
• Titus 2:5–8to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. In…
• Matthew 6:4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
• Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
• Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
• 2 Corinthians 5:9–11So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good…
• 1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
• Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
• Matthew 23:5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

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