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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

2 Corinthians 8:21

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Paul organizes a collection for the poor believers in Jerusalem and describes how it will be handled. He sends trusted people along with Titus.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Procurando las cosas honestas, no sólo delante del Señor, mas aun delante de los hombres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dios sabe que somos honrados, pero deseo que todo el mundo lo compruebe. Por eso hemos tomado esta precaución.

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