21for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.


In Context

18 And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;

19 and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:

20 Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

21 for we take thought for things honorable, 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 many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.

23 Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:21For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:21For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:21for we take thought for things honourable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:21providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.