2 Corinthians 8:21

Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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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 this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

22We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:34He said, “Do it a second time;” and they did it the second time. He said, “Do it a third time;” and they did it the third time.

Matthew 6:1“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:5But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,

Romans 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to 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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