Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 8:21
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church regarding the collection for Jerusalem. He addresses this during the logistical planning for the delivery to ensure the administration remains above reproach.
The words — προνοοῦμεν (pronooumen) literally means "we plan" or "we take care beforehand." καλὰ (kala) translates to "what is right" or "honorable things."
The thread — This pursuit of integrity before God and people runs through Romans 12:17, 1 Peter 2:12, and Philippians 4:8. Each passage links moral conduct with public witness and divine oversight.
Why it lands — The text states that believers must actively guard their actions to satisfy both divine and human accountability. It requires readers to implement transparent practices that withstand external scrutiny without compromising internal conviction.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Cross-references
- Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- Titus 2:5 to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
- Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 6:4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
- Romans 14:18 For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil.
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.