2 Corinthians 8:21

Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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WEBBE

Having regard for honourable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

KJV

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

ASV

for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

BBE

For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

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προνοοῦμεν pronooumen We plan G4306 γὰρ gar for G1063 καλὰ kala what is right G2570 οὐ ou not G3756 μόνον monon only G3441 ἐνώπιον enōpion before G1799 κυρίου kuriou [the] Lord G2962 ἀλλὰ alla but G235 καὶ kai also G2532 ἐνώπιον enōpion before G1799 ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn men G444

The early church

For "we take thought for things, honorable not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." What can compare with Paul? For he said not, 'Perdition and woe to him who chooses to suspect anything of the kind: so long as my conscience does not condemn me, I waste not a thought on those who suspect.' Rather, the weaker they were, the more he condescended. For it is meet not to be angry with, but help, him that is sick. And yet from what sin are we so removed as he was from any such suspicion? For not even a demon could have suspected that blessed saint of this unfaithfulness. But still although so far removed from that evil suspicion, he does everything and resorts to every expedient; so as not to leave a shadow even to those who might be desirous in any way of suspecting something wrong; and he avoids not only accusations, but also blame and the slightest censure, even bare suspicion.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on 2 Corinthians

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 16–24

The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.

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