2 Corinthians 8:20

WEB

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

KJV

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

BSB

²⁰We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

FBV

²⁰^[+] We want to guard against anyone criticizing us about how we use this gift.

Extra References

Ephesians 5:15

¹⁵Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,

Romans 14:16

¹⁶Then don’t let your good be slandered,

1 Thessalonians 5:22

²²Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Corinthians 16:3

³When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 11:12

¹²But what I do, that I will continue to do, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity, that in which they boast, they may be recognized just like us.

Matthew 10:16

¹⁶“Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.