2 Corinthians 8:21 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Providing for honest 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.

BBE:

For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

For we seek not only God's approval of our integrity, but man's also.

WBS:

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.

YLT:

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

2 Corinthians 8:21 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 3:4 So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man.

Romans 12:17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

Romans 14:18 For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

8:21 Providing for honest things. Paul was careful to provide what was honest,
in the sight of the Lord, for his conscience' sake, and
in the sight of men for his work's sake.

MHC:

8:16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.

CONC:

Aim Approval Business God's Honest Honorable Integrity Lord's Man's Ordered Pains Provide Providing Regard Seek Sight

Aim Approval Business Eyes God's Honest Honorable Integrity Lord's Ordered Pains Provide Providing Regard Right Seek Sight Thought

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