2 Corinthians 8:21
For our tachlis is to do what is tov me'od B'EINEI ELOHIM V'ADAM (in the eyes of G-d and man). + 8:21 Prov 3:4 TARGUM HASHIVIM
Orthodox Jewish 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
20Avoiding also that anyone should murmur about our handling of this liberal matanah (gift);
Cross References
1 Kings 18:34And Eliyahu said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
Matthew 6:1Be careful that you don't practice your tzedakah (charity giving) before Bnei Adam in order to varf (show off, flaunt) to be seen by Bnei Adam; for then you have no sachar (reward) with your Av sh'ba'Shomayim.
Matthew 23:5And all their ma'asei hamitzvot (works of the commandments) they do in order to be seen by Bnei Adam, for they broaden their tefillin and lengthen their tzitziyot,
Romans 14:18For he who serves Moshiach in this is pleasing to Hashem and approved by people in general.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore, also we are aspiring, whether at home, or away from home, to be well pleasing to Hashem, + 5:9 Co 1:10; 1Th 4:1
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every appearance of ra'ah (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 →