2 Corinthians 8:20
because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
In Context
21For I aim at being above reproach, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Cross References
Romans 14:16Therefore do not let what is right, so far as you are concerned, be evil spoken of.
2 Corinthians 11:12I am doing and will continue to do this in order to cut away the ground from under those who wish some cause for slander; and that the ground of their boasting may appear as does mine.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Hold aloof 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 →