2 Corinthians 8:21

We take care to do what is honorable, not only before the Lord, but also before people.

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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 are avoiding the possibility that anyone should complain about us concerning this generosity that we are carrying out.

22We are also sending another brother with them. We have tested him in many ways and found him diligent for many tasks. He is even more eager now because of the great confidence he has in you.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:34Then he said, “Do it a second time,” and they did it a second time. Once more he said, “Do it a third time,” and they did it a third time.

Matthew 6:1Take heed that you do not do your acts of righteousness before people to be seen by them, or else you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:5They do all their deeds to be seen by people. For they make their phylacteries wide, and they enlarge the edges of their garments.

Romans 14:18For the one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by people.

2 Corinthians 5:9So we make it our goal, whether we are at home or away, to please him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Avoid every 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 →

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