2 Corinthians 8:21
for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.
Darby Translation
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
20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] 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 6:1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders [of their garments],
Romans 14:18For he that in this serves the Christ [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22hold aloof from every form of wickedness.
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 →