2 Corinthians 6:8

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

Cross-references

In 2 Corinthians 13:7, Paul prays they do good even if he appears disapproved — mirroring the paradox of honor/dishonor and being true despite slander.

In 1 Peter 4:14, being reviled for Christ brings blessing — directly echoing the slander Paul faces and reframing it as honorable.

In Hebrews 13:13, believers are called to bear Christ's reproach — the very dishonor Paul experiences here.

In 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Paul similarly lists apostles' dishonor, slander, and being treated as scum — reinforcing the paradoxical treatment he describes here.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those reviled and falsely accused — Paul's experience embodies this beatitude.

Matthew 10:25 warns that disciples will be maligned like their master — Paul's treatment as an impostor fulfills that expectation.

Romans 3:8 Parallel

Romans 3:8 mentions slanderers accusing Paul of teaching 'do evil that good may come' — a specific false charge fitting the impostor label here.

In Matthew 27:63, Jesus is called a deceiver by His enemies — the same accusation Paul suffers, linking his experience to Christ's.

Acts 28:22 Historical context

Acts 28:22 notes that the Christian sect is everywhere spoken against — showing that Paul's experience of slander is part of a broader pattern.

John 7:12 Parallel

In John 7:12, people are divided about Jesus — some call Him good, others a deceiver — mirroring the mixed reception Paul describes.

John 7:18 Related theme

John 7:18 says one who speaks for God is true with no falsehood — Paul's truth aligns with this, despite being slandered as a deceiver.

Acts 5:41 Parallel

Acts 5:41 shows apostles rejoicing in shame, directly matching Paul's pairing of glory with dishonor.

Acts 14:11-20 depicts Paul first honored as a god, then stoned — a vivid example of 'glory and dishonor'.

Acts 28:4-10 shows Paul viewed first as cursed, then as a god — mirroring the 'evil report and good report'.

Acts 24:5 Historical context

Acts 24:5 records Tertullus slandering Paul as a troublemaker — a concrete example of the false charges Paul endures here.

In Genesis 39:14, Joseph is falsely accused by Potiphar's wife — Paul similarly faces false slander as a deceiver.

Jeremiah 37:13 shows the prophet falsely accused of desertion — Paul is similarly regarded as a deceiver though true.

Nehemiah 6:6 has Sanballat falsely accusing Nehemiah of rebellion — Paul similarly endures false accusations as a deceiver.

Numbers 16:41 records false accusations against Moses for killing Korah's followers — Paul likewise is slandered as a deceiver though innocent.

Acts 16:39 Parallel

Acts 16:39 shows magistrates apologizing, turning dishonor to honor — supporting Paul's claim of both.

Mark 12:14 Contrast

In Mark 12:14, Jesus is called 'true' by insincere opponents — Paul is regarded as a deceiver though true, a parallel in reputation.

In Matthew 22:16, opponents flatter Jesus as truthful insincerely — a contrast to Paul who is called a deceiver but is actually true.

In 1 Timothy 3:7, overseers must have a good reputation from outsiders — a standard that contrasts with Paul's own experience of being slandered here.

3 John 1:12 Contrast

In 3 John 1:12, Demetrius has a good testimony from everyone — a contrast to Paul being regarded as a deceiver, though both are truthful.

Genesis 27:12 shows Jacob fearing exposure as a deceiver — Paul is wrongly regarded as a deceiver, in contrast to Jacob's actual deceit.