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


In Context

17 For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

18 And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;

19 and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to shew our readiness:

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

21 for we take thought for things honourable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath in you.

2 Corinthians 8:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:20We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:20Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:20Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:20avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: