2 Corinthians 8:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁰ [We made this arrangement] to avoid anyone blaming us for the way we handled this generous gift.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ [For] we are on our guard, intending that no one should find anything for which to blame us in regard to our administration of this large contribution.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

Common English Bible

²⁰ We are trying to avoid being blamed by anyone for the way we take care of this large amount of money.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us.

2 Corinthians 8:20 Referencias Cruzadas

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid [the practice of] every kind of evil.

Ephesians 5:15

So, be careful how you live. Do not live ignorantly, but wisely,

2 Corinthians 11:12

But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I can cut off the opportunity from those who want an occasion [to receive financial support for themselves because of my example of receiving it]. They want to boast [that they are preaching] on the same terms as I do. [Note: Paul’s argument seems to be that one reason for his foregoing financial support was so those “super apostles” in Corinth (see verse 5) would not be able to use his example to wrongfully exact financial support from the church].

1 Corinthians 16:3

Then when I arrive, I will send letters with the men you appoint to take the gift to Jerusalem.

Romans 14:16

Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken against [i.e., the exercise of a liberty by the strong to eat anything must not become the occasion of criticism by the weak].

Matthew 10:16

“Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is “sensible”] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is “sincere”] as doves.

2 Corinthians 8:19

And not only this, but he was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in [taking] this gift [to Jerusalem] as we minister in order to honor the Lord Himself, and to demonstrate our eagerness [to help poor people].

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we take measures to do what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.