2 Corinthians 8:20
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 6 cross-references. The Macedonian churches gave beyond their means to the collection for Jerusalem — first giving themselves to the Lord. Paul encourages the Corinthians to complete the collection: you excel in everything, excel in this grace too. He gives the principle: …
Other Translations
avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:
avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands:
Cross References
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that …
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless …
Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto …
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Abstain from all appearance of evil.