2 Corinthians 8:21 “For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes…”

2 Corinthians 8:21

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before 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.

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Cross references

“for”

Romans 12:17 1 Peter 2:12 Philippians 4:8 Titus 2:5–8 1 Timothy 5:14

Romans 12:17 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct 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 4:8 · BSB

Finally, 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 2:5–8 · BSB

to 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.

1 Timothy 5:14 · BSB

So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

“not”

2 Corinthians 2:17 Matthew 5:16 Matthew 6:4 1 Thessalonians 5:22 2 Corinthians 5:9–11 Matthew 6:1

2 Corinthians 2:17 · BSB

For 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 5:16 · BSB

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4 · BSB

so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · BSB

Abstain from every form of evil.

2 Corinthians 5:9–11 · BSB

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

Matthew 6:1 · BSB

“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.

Also

Romans 14:18

Romans 14:18 · BSB

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

22And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

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