2 Corinthians 8:21

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

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

— WEB

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

— KJV

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

— ASV

Romans 12:17 "Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men."
1 Peter 2:12 "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 …"
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever …"
Titus 2:5-8 "to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed."
2 Corinthians 2:17 "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."
1 Thessalonians 5:22 "Abstain from every form of evil."
Matthew 5:16 "Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 6:4 "so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."

The Septuagint (Pro 3:4; Rom 12:17). The oldest manuscripts read, "For we provide." honest things--"things honorable."

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