John Chrysostom

For "we take thought for things, honorable not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." What can compare with Paul? For he said not, 'Perdition and woe to him who chooses to suspect anything of the kind: so long as my conscience does not condemn me, I waste not a thought on those who suspect.' Rather, the weaker they were, the more he condescended. For it is meet not to be angry with, but help, him that is sick. And yet from what sin are we so removed as he was from any such suspicion? …

Homily 18 on 2 Corinthians ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

See how Paul's soul was troubled, lest he give the brethren an occasion for stumbling. For he did not say: I am pure, let whoever wants to slander me do so; but as before God, he says, so also before men, "we take care for what is good," that is, we take care to appear blameless, and the weaker they are, the more we must condescend to them, because we also condescend to little children when we nurse them.

Commentary on 2 Corinthians ↗

Clement of Alexandria

But, above all, it seems right that we turn away from the sight of women. For it is sin not only to touch, but to look; and he who is rightly trained must especially avoid them. "Let thine eyes look straight, and thine eyelids wink right." For while it is possible for one who looks to remain stedfast; yet care must be taken against falling. For it is possible for one who looks to slip; but it is impossible for one, who looks not, to lust. …

The Instructor Book 3 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Then he proves this, saying: "for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of men," namely, that the good works may be seen by them. And he does this by providing carefully and by imitating good men: "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good" (Rom. 12:9).

Commentary on 2 Corinthians ↗