2 Corinthians 8:21

For we take care to do what is honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Revised King James 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

20We intend that that no man should blame us about this abundant gift which we are administering:

22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found to be diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which he has in you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1Take heed that you do not practice your righteousness before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

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

Romans 14:18For he who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God, and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore we labour, that whether at home or absent, we may please him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all forms 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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