2 Corinthians 8:21

for we take forethought for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Noyes 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

20since we are careful of this, that no one should blame us in our management of this abundant liberality;

22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have often in many things proved to be zealous, but now much more zealous through the great confidence which he hath in you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1But take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen by them; otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:5And all their works they do to be observed by men. They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge their fringes,

Romans 14:18for he who in this matter serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore we also strive that, whether at home or absent, we may be approved by him.

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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