2 Corinthians 8:21
giving thought to blamelessness, not only before the Lord but also before men.
Family 35 New Testament
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 any criticism about how we are handling this abundance;
Cross References
Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to do your charitable giving before the people so as to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in the heavens.
Matthew 23:5“Rather, they do all their works in order to be seen by people. They make their phylacteries broad and the tassels on their garments large;
Romans 14:18For whoever serves the Christ in these things is satisfying to God and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Yes, that is why we make it our aim (whether at home or away from it) to be well pleasing to Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Keep away 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 →