2 Corinthians 8:20

New International Reader's Version

We want to keep anyone from blaming us for how we take care of that large gift.

Cross References

2 Kings 12:15

The royal secretary and the high priest didn’t require a report from those who were in charge of the work. That’s because they were completely honest. They always paid the workers.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.

Romans 14:16

So suppose you know something is good. Then don’t let it be spoken of as if it were evil.

1 Corinthians 16:3

When I arrive, I will send some people with your gift to Jerusalem. They will be people you consider to be good. And I will give them letters that explain who they are.

2 Corinthians 11:12

And I will keep on doing what I’m doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.

2 Corinthians 8:19

He was also chosen by the churches to go with us as we bring the offering. We are in charge of it. We want to honor the Lord himself. We want to show how ready we are to help.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are trying hard to do what both the Lord and people think is right.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Do not live like people who aren’t wise. Live like people who are wise.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Say no to every kind of evil.