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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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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We take thought (προνουμεν). Old verb, to plan beforehand (προ-) as in Ro 12:17; 1 Timothy 5:8.

But als…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Providing for honest things. The expression used here occurs in Romans 12:17. See the notes on Romans 12:17.

In that place, however…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Providing for honest things . . .—Many of the best manuscripts give: For we provide for honest things, as though he gave …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: avoiding this, that no man should blame us in th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Experience in Corinth had taught Paul that he must anticipate suspicions or accusations of his detractors and take the necessary precautions (e.g.,…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Regarding Providing things honest, I believe that there were some, even among the Corinthians, who would have gone so far as to revile, if…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Providing for honest things
Or premeditating, forecasting, or considering before hand in the mind, things that are g…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle commends the brothers sent to collect their charitable offering, so that it might be known who they were and how safely they could be t…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After addressing the collections to which they should contribute, the Apostle then discusses the ministers by whom these collections should be made…

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