2 CORINTHIANS 8:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man — Paul invokes Proverbs 3:4: honest conduct before God and humanity alike. The *kalós*, noble, and *ophelimós*, beneficial, act requires visibility and accountability. Private integrity is insufficient; public witness matters.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 8:21
For “we take thought for things, honorable not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.” What can compare with Paul? For he said not, 'Perdition and woe to him who chooses to suspect anything of the kind: so long as my conscience does not condemn me, I waste not a thought on those who suspect.' Rather, the weaker they were, the more he condescended. For it is meet not to be angry with, but help, him that is sick. And yet from what sin are we so removed as…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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