2 Corinthians 8:21

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19 and not only that, but who was also ^achosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us ^bto the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,

20 avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—

21 ^aproviding honorable 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 often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you.

23 If anyone inquires about ^aTitus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are ^bmessengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 8:21

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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.

Amplified® Bible
For we take thought beforehand {and} aim to be honest {and} absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Contemporary English Version
But we want to do what pleases the Lord and what people think is right.

Darby English Version
for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.

Good News Bible
Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others.

International Standard Version
We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

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

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

New International Version
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 King James Version
providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for we have regard for what proves honorable, 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;

New English Translation
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.¹

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