2 Corinthians 8:21
providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;
Young's Literal Translation
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
20avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
Cross References
1 Kings 18:34and he saith, 'Do [it] a second time;' and they do [it] a second time; and he saith, 'Do [it] a third time;' and they do [it] a third time;
Matthew 6:1'Take heed your kindness not to do before men, to be seen by them, and if not — reward ye have not from your Father who [is] in the heavens;
Matthew 23:5'And all their works they do to be seen by men, and they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
Romans 14:18for he who in these things is serving the Christ, [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we are ambitious, whether at home or away from home, to be well pleasing to him,
1 Thessalonians 5:22from all appearance of evil abstain ye;
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 →