2 Corinthians 8:21
for we provide what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
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
20being careful for this―that no one shall blame us in this abundance, which is ministered by us;
Cross References
Matthew 6:1Beware of doing your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 23:5And they do all their works for the purpose of being seen by men. They make their amulets broad, and enlarge the fringes of their mantles.
Romans 14:18For he who serves the Christ in these things is acceptable to God, and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 5:9For this reason we also endeavor, whether we remain in the body or depart from it, to be acceptable to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every 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 →