2 Corinthians 8:21
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New International Version (©1984)
For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

International Standard Version (©2008)
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® Translation (©1995)
We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

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

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

American Standard Version
for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;

Geneva Study Bible

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

People's New Testament

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.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

21. The Septuagint (Pr 3:4; Ro 12:17). The oldest manuscripts read, "For we provide."

honest things-"things honorable."

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

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.


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)

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

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

for. Ro 12:17 Php 4:8 1Ti 5:14 Tit 2:5-8 1Pe 2:12

not. 2:17 5:9-11 Mt 5:16 6:1,4 23:5 1Th 5:22

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