2 Corinthians 8:20

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 10:16 : 16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Then don't let your good be slandered,
  • 1 Cor 16:3 : 3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
  • 2 Cor 11:12 : 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion, that in which they boast, they may be found even as we.
  • Eph 5:15 : 15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

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