Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
All Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:21 Go To 2 Corinthians 8
Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
Providing for honest things. I endeavour to act honourably, not only before God but also before men, lest suspicious persons should have some occasion for suspecting me of some wrongdoing. Wherefore, to show that I administer this collection honestly, I make Titus and Luke my witnesses, I make them the treasurers of it, and refrain from handling it myself. Hence learn this practical rule: We owe a good conscience to God, a good report to our neighbour. He who neglects good report acts cruelly towards his neighbour"s salvation (Anselm).
