2 Corinthians 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 8:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 8:21 — KJV
“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:21 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:21 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 8:21
“Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:21: things, lord, also
“And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:21: sight, lord, also
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. atonement: or, reconciliation”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:21: only, lord, also
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:21: honest, things, sight
“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. dishonesty: Gr. shame”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:21: honest, things, sight
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