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2 Corinthians 8:20
2 Corinthians 8:20 is verse 20 of 2 Corinthians chapter 8, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
King James Version
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
World English Bible
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
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2 Corinthians 8:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible
18 Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
19 More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering —the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
20 We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
22 And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
2 Corinthians 11:12But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.
Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Romans 14:16Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.
1 Corinthians 16:3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.