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2 Corinthians 8:21

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IntegrityTruth and honesty

19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

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

22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

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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.
DARBY
for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.
BLB
For we are giving forethought to what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.
ÅB
da vi legger vinn på det som er godt, ikke alene i Herrens, men og i menneskers øyne.
OTB
For vi er opptatt av hva som er hederlig, ikke bare i Herrens øyne, men også i menneskers øyne.
B1930
da vi legger vinn på det som er godt, ikke alene i Herrens, men og i menneskers øine.

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Cross references

  • Romans 12:17

    Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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  • 1 Peter 2:12

    Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

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  • Titus 2:5–8

    To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

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  • Romans 14:18

    For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

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  • Matthew 5:16

    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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  • 2 Corinthians 2:17

    For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

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  • Matthew 6:4

    That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

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