2 Corinthians 8:21
for we provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also before the people.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
20and avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this benefaction administered by us:
Cross References
Matthew 6:1But take heed that you do not your righteousness before the people, in order to be seen by them: else you have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens:
Matthew 23:5And they do all their works to be seen by the people: for they broaden their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Romans 14:18For in this the one serving Christ is acceptable to God, and approved unto men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore we are truly ambitious, whether being present or absent, to be well pleasing unto him.
1 Thessalonians 5:22abstain from every evil sight.
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 →