20 [a]taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift; 21 for we (A)have regard for what is honorable, not only in (B)the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:20 Lit avoiding this

20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.(A)

22 In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

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