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2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
προνοοῦμενpronooumenWe planG4306 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
καλὰkalawhat is rightG2570 →
οὐounotG3756 →
μόνονmonononlyG3441 →
ἐνώπιονenōpionbeforeG1799 →
κυρίουkuriou[the] LordG2962 →
ἀλλὰallabutG235 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
ἐνώπιονenōpionbeforeG1799 →
ἀνθρώπων.anthrōpōnmen.G444 →

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1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.Ruth 3:14So she lay down at his feet until morning, but she got up before anyone else could recognize her. Then Boaz said, “Do not let it be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.”Titus 2:5–8to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.Matthew 6:4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.2 Corinthians 5:9–11So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.1 Corinthians 10:29the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience?Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.Matthew 23:5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.Ruth 4:4I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied.Jeremiah 32:12and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of my cousin Hanamel and the witnesses who were signing the purchase agreement and all the Jews sitting in the courtyard of the guard.

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