{We take thought} (pronoumen). Old verb, to plan
beforehand (pro-) as in  Ro 12:17  1Ti 5:8 . {But also in the
sight of men} (alla kai en(9370)ion anthr(9370)(936e)). It is not enough
for one's financial accounts to be honourable (kala) as God
sees them, but they should be so kept that men can understand
them also. A timely warning. Paul took the utmost pains that no
suspicion could be attached to him in this collection.