2 Corinthians 8:21
taking thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
ASV Byzantine Text
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:
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 alms 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: and they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Romans 14:18For he that in these things 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 →