2 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:20
“Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:20 Context
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: 20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you. 23Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
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Auoyding this, that no man should blame vs in this aboundance which is administred by vs.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in `the matter of' this bounty which is ministered by us:
- American Standard Version (1901)
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:
- Basic English Bible
avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;
- Darby Bible
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
- Webster's Bible
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.
- Weymouth Bible
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
- World English Bible
eschewynge this thing, that no man blame vs in this plente, that is mynystrid of vs to the glorye of the Lord.
- Wycliffe Bible
avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in `the matter of' this bounty which is ministered by us:
- American Standard Version (1901)
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:
- Basic English Bible
avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;
- Darby Bible
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
- Webster's Bible
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.
- Weymouth Bible
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
- World English Bible
eschewynge this thing, that no man blame vs in this plente, that is mynystrid of vs to the glorye of the Lord.
- Wycliffe Bible
avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:20
8:18 We - I and Timothy. The brother - The ancients generally supposed this was St. Luke. Whose praise - For faithfully dispensing the gospel, is through all the churches.
8:19 He was appointed by the churches - Of Macedonia. With this gift - Which they were carrying from Macedonia to Jerusalem. For the declaration of our ready mind - That of Paul and his fellow - traveller, ready to be the servants of all.
8:22 With them - With Titus and Luke. Our brother - Perhaps Apollos.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:20
2Co 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.