2 Corinthians 8:21

We're concerned to do things the right way, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of everyone.

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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 want to guard against anyone criticizing us about how we use this gift.

22We're also sending with them another brother who has proved to be reliable on many occasions, and who is eager to help. He is now even more eager to help because of the great confidence he has in you.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:34“Do it again,” he said. So they did. “Do it for a third time,” he said. So they did it for the third time.

Matthew 6:1“Make sure not to do your good deeds in front of people, just so they can be seen. Otherwise you won't have any reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 23:5Everything they do is to make sure they get noticed. They make themselves large prayer boxes to wear and long tassels on their clothes.

Romans 14:18Anyone who serves Christ in this way pleases God, and is appreciated by others.

2 Corinthians 5:9That's why our goal, whether home here in our bodies or not, is to make sure we please him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22keep away from every kind 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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