2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Berean Standard Bible

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

20We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

22And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:34and said, “Fill four waterpots and pour the water on the offering and on the wood.” “Do it a second time,” he said, and they did it a second time. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time.

Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 23:5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.

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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