2 Corinthians 8:21

For I aim at being above reproach, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Montgomery New Testament

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

20because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering.

22With them I am sending our brother of whose zeal I have often had proof in many ways, and who is now zealous because of his great confidence in you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1"Be careful not to do your good deeds in the sight of men, in order to be observed by them. If you do, you have no reward with your heavenly Father.

Matthew 23:5"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,

Romans 14:18Those who are slaving for Christ devotedly in these ways, are well pleasing to God and highly commended by man.

2 Corinthians 5:9And for this reason I also make it home with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Hold aloof 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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