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2 Corinthians 8:21The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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προνοοῦμεν γὰρ καλὰ οὐ μόνον ἐνώπιον Κυρίου ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐνώπιον ἀνθρώπων.
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2 Corinthians 8:21The Bible in Living English
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21 for we are keeping in mind what is going to look well not only before the Lord but also before men.
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2 Corinthians 8:21American Standard Version
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21 for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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2 Corinthians 8:21The Emphasized Bible
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21 For we provide things honourable, not only before [the] Lord but also before men.
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2 Corinthians 8:21King James Version
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21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 8New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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we ‘care for everything honestly’: Paul glorified his ministry by watching closely every feature of his life and conduct. (2Co 6:3) Paul knew that some who associated with the congregation in Corinth criticized and slandered him in order to belittle his authority as an apostle. Paul realized how dangerous such faultfinding could become if money was involved, so he assured the congregation that he was sending Titus and two other trustworthy brothers to handle the contributions. (2Co 8:20, 22) Paul wanted to act honestly not only in the sight of Jehovah but also in the sight of men. Paul here alludes to Pr 3:4 as the Scriptural basis for making such arrangements so that the contributed funds were handled in a way that was above suspicion. He uses wording that according to copies of the Septuagint available today reads: “Provide things honest in the sight of the Lord, and of men [or, people].”—For the use of the divine name in this verse, see App. C3 introduction; 2Co 8:21.
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