Note 6 at 2 Cor. 8:21: It is possible that Paul is paraphrasing Proverbs 3:4 here from the Greek Septuagint. Paul not only wants to do what is right in the sight of the Lord but also wants to do that which is good and right in the sight of men. Honesty and integrity in the sight of men is an important principle of expressing the Christian life.

Any person who demands respect and trust without accountability should be suspect. That is not the attitude Paul had, and he was above reproach.