2 Corinthians 8:21

2 Corinthians 8:21

19 and not only that, but who was also ^achosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us ^bto the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,

20 avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—

21 ^aproviding honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

22 And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you.

23 If anyone inquires about ^aTitus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are ^bmessengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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We take thought (pronoumen). Old verb, to plan beforehand (pro-) as in Romans 12:17; I Timothy 5:8.

But also in the sight of men (alla kai enwpion anqrwpwn). It is not enough for one's financial accounts to be honourable (kala) as God sees them, but they should be so kept that men can understand them also. A timely warning. Paul took the utmost pains that no suspicion could be attached to him in this collection.

**Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 2 Corinthians 8:21:**

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