2 Corinthians 8:20

So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to be a companion for our sojourn in this grace, which is ministered by us with our determined will, to the glory of the Lord.

21For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

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Cross References

Romans 14:16Therefore, what is good for us should not be a cause of blasphemy.

2 Corinthians 11:12But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I may take away an opportunity from those who desire an opportunity by which they may glory, so as to be considered to be like us.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every kind of evil.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24

Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And 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… Read the whole commentary →

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