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Integrity Must Be Visible
Commentators unanimously stress that while integrity before God is primary, it is not sufficient on its own. Paul's principle, which scholars note is a quote from Proverbs 3:4, is that our conduct must also be visibly honorable "in the sight of men." This isn't about people-pleasing, but about proactively ensuring our actions are above reproach to protect the witness of the Gospel.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
18th Century
Theologian
Providing for honest things. The expression used here occurs in Romans 12:17. See the notes on Romans 12:17.
In that place, however…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
We take thought (προνουμεν). Old verb, to plan beforehand (προ-) as in Ro 12:17; 1 Timothy 5:8.
But als…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
19th Century
Bishop
Providing for honest things . . .—Many of the best manuscripts give: For we provide for honest things, as though he gave …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
19th Century
Preacher
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
This was so that the matter might be …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
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
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Corinthians 8:21
17th Century
Pastor
Providing for honest things
Or premeditating, forecasting, or considering before hand in the mind, things that are g…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
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…