Verse 21

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

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 which they speak against you as evil-doers, 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 reviling.
  • 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,