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2 Corinthians 8

2 Cor. 8:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Providing for
pronoeo (Greek #4306)
to consider in advance, i.e. look out for beforehand (actively, by way of maintenance for others; middle voice by way of circumspection for oneself)
KJV usage: provide (for).
Pronounce: pron-o-eh'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 3539
honestr things
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
only
monon (Greek #3440)
merely
KJV usage: alone, but, only.
Pronounce: mon'-on
Origin: neuter of 3441 as adverb
in the sight of
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in the sight of
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
men
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Rom. 12:17• 17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (Rom. 12:17)
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Phil. 4:8• 8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things. (Phil. 4:8)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may through your good works, themselves witnessing them, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)

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Rom. 12:17• 17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (Rom. 12:17)
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Phil. 4:8• 8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things. (Phil. 4:8)
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1 Tim. 5:14• 14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach. (1 Tim. 5:14)
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Titus 2:5‑8• 5discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
 6The younger men in like manner exhort to be discreet:
 7in all things affording thyself as a pattern of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity,
 8a sound word, not to be condemned; that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us: (Titus 2:5‑8)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may through your good works, themselves witnessing them, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
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2 Cor. 2:17• 17For we do not, as the many, make a trade of the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak in Christ. (2 Cor. 2:17)
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2 Cor. 5:9‑11• 9Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him.
 10For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of the Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body, according to those he has done, whether it be good or evil.
 11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men, but have been manifested to God, and I hope also that we have been manifested in your consciences. (2 Cor. 5:9‑11)
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Matt. 5:16• 16Let your light thus shine before men, so that they may see your upright works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens. (Matt. 5:16)
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Matt. 6:1,4• 1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
 4so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee. (Matt. 6:1,4)
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Matt. 23:5• 5And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders of their garments, (Matt. 23:5)
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1 Thess. 5:22• 22hold aloof from every form of wickedness. (1 Thess. 5:22)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for we providef for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

JND Translation Notes

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As Rom. 12.17.

W. Kelly Translation

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for we providea things honourable not only before [the] Lord but also before men.

WK Translation Notes

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Instead of "providing" as T. R. with later MSS., the best read "for we provide."