2 Corinthians 8:21
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.
Majority 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 want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
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 acts of charity 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 the tassels of their garments.
Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in these things is pleasing to God and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home 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 →