2 Corinthians 8:21

looking to things that are right not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

1770 John Worsley 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

20hereby taking care that no one might blame us in the disposal of this large sum which is administered by us:

22And we have sent with them another brother of ours, whom we have often proved diligent in many things, and now I doubt not much more on account of his great confidence in you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be observed by them: otherwise ye will 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 14:18that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore we are also ambitious, whether dwelling in the body, or out of it, to be well-pleasing to Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all appearance 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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