Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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Gill's Exposition
And we have sent with him our brother,.... This is a third person sent about this business. The apostle, in this, conformed to the customs of his nation; at least if he did not purposely do it, it…
Barnes' Notes
Providing for honest things - The expression used here occurs in Rom 12:17; see the note on that place. In that place, however, it refers to the manner in which we are to treat those who injure us;…
Adam Clarke
Providing for honest things - Taking care to act so as not only to be clear in the sight of God, but also to be clear in the sight of all men; avoiding even the appearance of evil. I wish the reader…
In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (Co2 8:23), if any…
Cambridge Bible
providing Most MSS. and editors here read for we provide, or rather, take care beforehand to do, i.e. it is our custom to give no occasion for suspicion. See Rom 12:17, where the same words occur.…
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