Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 8:20
American Standard Version
Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in `the matter of' this bounty which is ministered by us:
Amplified® Bible
[For] we are on our guard, intending that no one should find anything for which to blame us in regard to our administration of this large contribution.
Contemporary English Version
We don't want anyone to find fault with the way we handle your generous gift.
Darby English Version
avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;
Good News Bible
We are being careful not to stir up any complaints about the way we handle this generous gift.
International Standard Version
We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking.
King James Version
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
New American Standard Bible
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;
New International Version
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.
New King James Version
avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;
Young's Literal Translation
avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
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