2 Corinthians 8:21
providing right things, not only before the LORD, but also before men;
Literal 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, lest anyone may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
Cross References
1 Kings 18:34and he says, “Do [it] a second time”; and they do [it] a second time; and he says, “Do [it] a third time”; and they do [it] a third time;
Matthew 6:1“Take heed not to do your kindness before men, to be seen by them, and if not—you have no reward from your Father who [is] in the heavens;
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do to be seen by men, and they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
Romans 14:18for he who in these things is serving the Christ, [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.
2 Corinthians 5:9We are also ambitious for this reason, whether at home or away from home, to be well pleasing to Him,
1 Thessalonians 5:22abstain from all appearance 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 →