21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. …
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16-24)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 (2 Cor. 8:23), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be trusted. I. He commends Titus, 1. For his earnest care and great concern of heart for…
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