2 Corinthians 8:21

For we provide things honourable, not only before [the] Lord, but also before men.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

20Arranging this—lest anyone, upon us, should cast blame, in this munificence which is being ministered by us;

22Moreover we have set forward, with them, our brother whom we have proved, in many things, ofttimes, earnest,—but, now, much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence [which he hath] towards you.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:34And he said—Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said—Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.

Matthew 6:1[But] take heed, that ye do not, your righteousness, before men, to be gazed at by them,—otherwise at least, reward, have ye none, with your Father who is in the heavens.

Matthew 23:5But, all their works, they do, to be gazed at, by men,—for they make broad their amulets, and make large their fringes,

Romans 14:18For, he that in this doeth service unto the Christ, is acceptable unto God, and approved unto men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we are ambitious—whether at home, or away from home, to be, well-pleasing unto him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22From every form of wickedness, abstain.

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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