Parallel Verses
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.
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
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.
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 We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking. 21 We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people. 22 We have also sent with them our brother whom we have often tested in many ways and found to be dedicated. At present he is more dedicated than ever because he has so much confidence in you.
Cross References
Romans 12:17
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
Romans 14:18
For the person who serves the Messiah in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
1 Peter 2:12
Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 6:1
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people in order to be noticed by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Matthew 6:4
so that your giving may be done in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
Matthew 23:5
"They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
2 Corinthians 2:17
At least we are not commercializing God's word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah's name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
So whether we are at home or away from home, our goal is to be pleasing to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.
Titus 2:5-8
to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.