2 Corinthians 8:20
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New International Version (©1984)
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;

International Standard Version (©2008)
We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
We don't want anyone to find fault with the way we are administering this generous gift.

King James Bible
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

American King James Version
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

American Standard Version
Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

Bible in Basic English
And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands:

Douay-Rheims Bible
Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.

Darby Bible Translation
avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

English Revised Version
Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

Webster's Bible Translation
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

Weymouth New Testament
For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.

World English Bible
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

Young's Literal Translation
avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,

Geneva Study Bible

Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this {l} abundance which is administered by us:

(l) In this plentiful liberality of the churches, which is committed to our trust.

People's New Testament

8:20 That no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. There were evil-minded persons who might charge that the apostle had used the gifts of his own advantage unless the messengers could report just how the funds were used.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

20. Avoiding-taking precautions against this.

in this abundance-in the case of this abundance.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

8:16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.


2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
2 Corinthians 8:21 for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (NASB ©1995)

Able Abundance Administer Administered Administering Administration Avoid Avoiding Blame Charge Contributions Discredit Generous Gift Guard Large Matter Mean Ministered Precaution Respect Thrown Want Way

Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

that. 11:12 Mt 10:16 Ro 14:16 1Co 16:3 Eph 5:15 1Th 5:22

Bible Gateway: 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 Verse 20 NIV ESV NKJV NLT KJV Message Amplified

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