2 Corinthians 8:18-20

New Testament for Everyone

¹⁸We have sent along with him the brother who is famous through all the churches because of his work for the gospel. ¹⁹Not only so, but he was formally chosen by the churches to be our traveling companion as we engage in this work of grace, both for the Lord’s own glory and to show our own good faith. ²⁰We are trying to avoid the possibility that anyone would make unpleasant accusations about this splendid gift which we are administering.

Read full chapter

2 Corinthians 8:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸And we are sending along with him the brother^(A) who is praised by all the churches^(B) for his service to the gospel.^(C) ¹⁹What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us^(D) as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.^(E) ²⁰We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

Read full chapter

2 Corinthians 8:18-20

New King James Version

¹⁸And we have sent with him ^(A)the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches, ¹⁹and not only that, but who was also ^(B)chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us ^(C)to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind, ²⁰avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—