2 Corinthians 8:21
providing things right, not only in the sight of Lord, but also in the sight of men.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
In Context
20Arranging this lest any man may criticize us in this bounty administered by us,
Cross References
1 Kings 18:34And he said, Do it the second time, and they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time, and they did it the third time.
Matthew 6:1Be careful not to do your charity before men in order to be seen by them, otherwise ye have no reward from your Father in the heavens.
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do in order to be seen by men. And they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the hems of their garments.
Romans 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God, and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore also we aspire, whether at home or away from home, to be well-pleasing to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24
Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of… Read the whole commentary →