American Standard Version
"avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us: "
— 2 Corinthians 8:20, American Standard Version
“Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:”
“We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.”
“We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.”
“Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered 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:”
“Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:”
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;
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 show our readiness:
avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:
for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
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.
Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward; or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.