2 Corinthians 8:20

2 Corinthians 8:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
• New International Version (NIV)We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.
• English Standard Version (ESV)We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us,
• New King James Version (NKJV)avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—

Context of 2 Corinthians 8:20

18And we have sent along with him the brother who is praised in the gospel [ministry] throughout all the churches; 19and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in regard to this gracious offering which we are administering for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our eagerness [as believers to help one another]. We are taking precaution so that no one will [find anything with which to] discredit us in our administration of this generous gift. 21For we have regard for what is honorable [and above suspicion], not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found to be diligent in many things, but who is now even more diligent [than ever] because of his great confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 8:20 word by word

στελλόμενοι τοῦτο, μή τις ἡμᾶς μωμήσηται ἐν τῇ ἁδρότητι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ᾽ ἡμῶν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Avoidingστέλλωstellō · to avoidG4724
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• that noμήmē · notG3361
• manτιςtis · oneG5100
• should blameμωμάομαιmōmaomai · to criticizeG3469
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• abundanceἁδρότηςhadrotēs · abundanceG100
• which is administeredδιακονέωdiakoneō · to serveG1247
• byὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:20

• 2 Corinthians 11:12But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about.
• Matthew 10:16“Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda].
• Romans 14:16Therefore do not let what is a good thing for you [because of your freedom to choose] be spoken of as evil [by someone else];
• 1 Corinthians 16:3When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
• Ephesians 5:15Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people],
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us - Taking this prudent caution to have witnesses of our conduct, and such as were chosen by the Churches themselves, that we might not be suspected of having either embezzled or misapplied their bounty, See the note on 1 Corinthians 16:4.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Avoiding this - That is, I intend to prevent any blame from being cast upon me in regard to the management of these funds. For this purpose Paul had refused to have the entire management of the funds (see 1 Corinthians 12:3-4), and had secured the appointment of one who had the entire confidence of all the churches. That no man should blame us - That no one should have any occasion to say that I had appropriated it to my own use or contrary to the will of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-24Verses 16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-24Two other Christian men would travel with Titus to Corinth to prevent any criticism about managing the relief funds they collected (8:20–21). Titus and his companions would ensure proper handling of the money. The identities of the two companions are unknown.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. Avoiding--taking precautions against this. in this abundance--in the case of this abundance.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 8:20

• Prudence
• Titus

In the dictionaries

• Accept
• Accord
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Abound; Abundance; Abundant; Abundantly
• Administer; Administration
• Avoid
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings