2 Corinthians 8:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Providing for honest things - The expression used here occurs in Romans 12:17 ; see the note on that place. In that place, however, it refers to the manner in which we are to treat those who inj...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:16-24 . Paul commends the three messengers who are going to Corinth on the business of the collection. One of these was Titus, and he looked on the matter in the same way as Paul. Th...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Providing for . The texts read "For we provide". Greek. pronoeo . See Romans 12:17 . honest. See item. 2 Corinthians 12:17 . Lord. App-98. also, &c.. in the sight of men also. This i...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. Providing things honest I am of opinion, that there were not wanting, even among the Corinthians, some who would have proceeded so far as to revile, if occasion had been allowed them. He...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. Providing for honest things - Taking care to act so as not only to be clear in the sight of God, but also...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. The Septuagint ( Proverbs 3:4 ; Romans 12:17 ) 'Aleph (') B Delta G f g, Vulgate, read 'For we pr...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(a) 8:1-9. The Example of Macedonia 1-5. Paraphrase. 'I wish you to know how liberally and spontaneously the Churches of Macedonia have contributed to the relief of their fellow-disciples in Jer...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Providing for honest things... — Many of the best MSS. give: “For we provide for honest things,” as though he gave the general principle on which he was now acting in this particular instance. The...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 21 THE FRUITS OF LIBERALITY. 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 ; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (R.V) THIS long passage has a good many difficulties of detail, for the grammarian and the textual critic. Wh...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Things Honorable” Both to God and Men 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Those who handle the gifts of the Church should be extremely careful that all their financing be above the slightest suspicion. The...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now turned to the subject of the collection for the saints at Jerusalem, concerning which he had written in his previous letter 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 ). He cites the example of the churc...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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. (1...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Providing for honest things ,.... Or premeditating, forecasting, or considering before hand in the mind, things that are good, that are of good report among men, as well as accounted good by God; fo...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. Ver. 21. Providing ] Projecting, procuring, προνοουμενοι. A good name is a great blessing, and theref...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But thanks be to God But while I speak of this collection which I am desirous of promoting, I would express my gratitude to God, who put the same earnest care Which I have; into the heart of Tit...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter s 8 and 9 deal with the subject of proper care for poor saints on the part of the assembly. The wisdom and delicacy with which the apostle writes is both admirable and beautiful. He avoids ab...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Commendations of Titus and Others. A. D. 57. 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same e...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He had said the same, Romans 12:17 . In both places he instructeth us, what is the great duty of all Christians, but of ministers especially, (who are as cities built upon a hill, and cannot be hi...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

He Is Sending Three Representatives To See To The Collection and To Their Spiritual Welfare, One Of Whom Is Titus Whom They Know Well ( 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 ). Three was the number of completenes...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Observe: 1. 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 2 Corinthians 9:15 is one continuous section, concerned with the completion of the Corinthian contribution to Paul’s great Jerusalem Christi...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Although this is rather a practical than a spiritual chapter, I hope that we shall get profit out of it by the teaching of the Spirit of God who inspired Paul to write it. Paul was writing to the chu...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:1 . Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God. Better to say, It is requisite that I should apprise you of the grace that God has conferred on the churches of Macedo...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus. Thanksgiving to God for ministerial care 1. We may look up, and give thanks to God for what they are. 2. We may...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Liberality shown by the Macedonian Churches ( 2 Corinthians 8:1-47 ). He is sending Titus to receive their contribution for the Church of Jerusalem, and he invites them to give accord...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Commendation of Titus and his companions:
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:22 ; 1 Timothy 5:14 ; 2 Corinthians 2:17 ; 2 Corinthians 5:9-11 ; Matthew 23:5 ; Matthew 5:16 ; Matthew 6:1 ; Matthew 6:4 ; Philippians 4:8 ; Romans 12:17...
2 Corinthians 8:21 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our Lord lifts Christian liberality out of the mire of coercive necessity, into the realm of grace. As introductory to this sermon o...

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 8:21 - Wells of Living Water Commentary