2 Corinthians 8:21
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. The Macedonian churches gave beyond their means to the collection for Jerusalem — first giving themselves to the Lord. Paul encourages the Corinthians to complete the collection: you excel in everything, excel in this grace too. He gives the principle: …
Other Translations
for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;
For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.
Cross References
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust …
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, …
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things …
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to …
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil …
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not …
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good …
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the …
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.