2 Corinthians 8:21

NETBible

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

NIV ©

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.

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to know we are honorable.

MSG ©

We're being as careful in our reputation with the public as in our reputation with God.

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of others.

NKJV ©

providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.


KJV
Providing
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for honest things
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not
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only
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in the sight
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of the Lord
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but
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also
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in the sight
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of men
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NASB ©

for we have
<4306>
regard
<4306>
for what is honorable
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, not only
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in the sight
<1799>
of the Lord
<2962>
, but also
<2532>
in the sight
<1799>
of men
<444>
.
NET [draft] ITL
For
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we are concerned
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about what is right
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not
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only
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before
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the Lord
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but
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also
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before
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men
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.
GREEK
pronooumen kala ou monon enwpion kuriou alla kai enwpion anyrwpwn

NETBible

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

NET Notes

sn An allusion to Prov 3:4.