2 Corinthians 8:21
For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.
Cross References
1 Kings 18:34And he said: Fill four buckets with water, and pour it upon the burnt offering, and upon the wood. And again he said: Do the same the second time. And when they had done it the second time, he said: Do the same also the third time. And they did so the third time.
Matthew 6:1Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do for to be seen of men. For they make their phylacteries broad, and enlarge their fringes.
Romans 14:18For he that in this serveth Christ, pleaseth God, and is approved of men.
2 Corinthians 5:9And therefore we labour, whether absent or present, to please him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
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 →