2 Corinthians 8:20

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We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

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  • Matt 10:16 : 16 Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.
  • 1 Cor 16:3 : 3 When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
  • 2 Cor 11:12 : 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.
  • Eph 5:15 : 15 Be very careful, then, how you walk—not as unwise but as wise.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

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  • 2 Cor 8:21
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    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 2 Cor 8:18-19
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    18And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

    19Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

    4Instead, in everything we commend ourselves as God’s servants: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,

  • 2 Cor 9:3-5
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    3But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter might not be empty, so that you may be ready, just as I said.

    4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we would be ashamed—not to mention you—in this confidence of boasting.

    5So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go ahead to you and prepare in advance the generous gift you had promised, so that it may be ready as a blessing, and not as something given reluctantly.

  • 2 Cor 8:13-15
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    13Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality.

    14At the present time, your abundance should meet their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need—so that there may be equality.

    15As it is written: 'The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.'

  • 2 Cor 8:4-8
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    4They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

    5And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.

    6So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier begun, to complete this act of grace among you as well.

    7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

    8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

  • 1 Thess 2:3-6
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    3For our appeal does not come from error, impurity, or deception.

    4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

    5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.

    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

  • 2 Cor 10:8
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    8Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

  • 2 Thess 3:8-9
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    8We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. Instead, we worked with toil and hardship night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.

    9It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

  • 2 Cor 10:15-16
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    15Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting in the labors of others. But our hope is that as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand,

    16so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.

  • 2 Cor 7:2
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    2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.

  • 1 Cor 9:12
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    12If others have this right to receive from you, shouldn’t we have it even more? But we have not used this right. Instead, we endure all things so that we will not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
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    12For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

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    1Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.

    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Cor 9:11-13
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    11You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.

    12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

    13Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with all.

  • 2 Cor 5:12
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    12We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

  • 2 Cor 8:1-2
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    1Now we want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia.

    2In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity.

  • 2 Cor 11:8-9
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    8I robbed other churches by taking support from them to serve you.

    9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

  • 2 Cor 8:24
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    24Therefore, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

  • 2 Cor 9:1
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    1Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

  • 2 Cor 11:12
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    12And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • 2 Cor 10:13
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    13We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.

  • 2 Cor 12:19
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    19Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and all these things, beloved, are for your edification.

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    1This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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    33I have not coveted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.

  • 2 Cor 9:8
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    8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, at all times, having all that you need, you may abound in every good work.

  • 1 Thess 2:9-10
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    9Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

    10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves among you who believe.

  • 1 Cor 10:32
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    32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.

  • Rom 3:8
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    8Why not say—as some slanderously claim we say—"Let us do evil so that good may result"? Their condemnation is just.