2 Corinthians 8:21
2 Corinthians chapter 8 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Context
v.20avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:
v.21This passage
v.22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
- Matthew 6:1
Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
- 1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
- Matthew 6:4
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
- Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.