2 Corinthians 8:20

We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

21We are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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Cross References

Romans 14:16Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

2 Corinthians 11:12But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form 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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