21For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.


In Context

18 And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel.

19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.

20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

21 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.

22 In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.

2nd Corinthians 8:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:21For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:21for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:21for we take thought for things honourable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.