2 Corinthians 8:21

World English Bible (2000)

Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 12:17 : 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
  • Rom 14:18 : 18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
  • Titus 2:5-8 : 5 to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed. 6 Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded; 7 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, 8 and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 5:9-9 : 9 Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him. 10 For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
  • Matt 5:16 : 16 Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
  • Matt 6:1 : 1 "Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
  • Matt 6:4 : 4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
  • Matt 23:5 : 5 But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,

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    22We 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 has in you.

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    2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

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    18Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

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    12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

  • Eph 6:6-7
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    6not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

    7with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

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    12For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

  • 1 Thess 2:4-6
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    4But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

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    4begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

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    4each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

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    24Therefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.

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    10not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

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    17For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

  • 2 Cor 9:4-5
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    10so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

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    17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

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    9For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.

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    19Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

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    7Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

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    2Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.

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    13For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,

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    23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

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    18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

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    21For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.

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    15not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,

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    10So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.