2 Corinthians 8:21

for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

American Standard 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

20Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in [the matter of] this bounty which is ministered by us:

22and we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which [he hath] in you.

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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 that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:5But 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 herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22abstain from every form 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 →

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