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

2 CORINTHIANS 8:21KJV
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2 Corinthians 8:21 (KJV)

What does 2 Corinthians 8:21 mean?

2 Corinthians 8:21 says that Paul and his companions are careful to do what is right, not just in God’s eyes, but also in the eyes of other people. They want to make sure their actions are honest and above suspicion, both spiritually and publicly.

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth about handling a collection of money for believers in need. He explains that he and his team are taking extra care to be transparent and trustworthy, so no one can question their integrity. This verse highlights the importance of being responsible and open, especially when dealing with matters that affect others’ trust.

Where else these words appear

“Providing” Greek G4306 · used in 3 verses

  • Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
  • 1 Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

“only” Greek G3440 · used in 66 verses

  • Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
  • Acts 26:29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
  • Galatians 4:18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

“sight” Greek G1799 · used in 89 verses

  • Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
  • Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
  • Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

“things” Greek G2570 · used in 91 verses

  • Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
  • Mark 14:21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
  • 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;