For they gave it to those that did the work, and with it they repaired the House of Adonai.
2 Corinthians 8:20 - Tree of Life Version We are taking this precaution, so that no one will blame us in regard to the way we administer this generous gift. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [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) avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us: Common English Bible 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 So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. |
For they gave it to those that did the work, and with it they repaired the House of Adonai.
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Then whenever I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters of introduction to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off the opportunity from those who want an opportunity in what they boast about to also be regarded just as we are.
Not only that, but he has also been appointed by the communities as our travel companion with this gracious gift, which is administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
We have regard for what is honorable—not only before the Lord, but also before people.
So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise.