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Guarding the Gospel's Name
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's primary motive: to prevent any accusation that could damage the reputation of the ministry and hinder the Gospel. He knew his enemies were looking for an opportunity to discredit him, so he took proactive steps to ensure the handling of this large financial gift was above reproach. This demonstrates that financial transparency is not just good practice, but a way to protect the witness of the church.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
18th Century
Theologian
Avoiding this. That is, I intend to prevent any blame from being cast upon me in regard to the management of these funds. For this purpose…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
Avoiding this (στελλομενο τουτο). Present middle participle of στελλω, old verb, to set, to arrange. So "arranging for ourselves t…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
19th Century
Bishop
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us.—He gives this as the reason why he wished men so appointed to travel with him…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
Which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
Experience in Corinth had taught Paul that he must anticipate suspicions or accusations of his detractors and take the necessary precautions (e.g.,…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
16th Century
Theologian
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:20
17th Century
Pastor
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us
There is an allusion in these words to mariners, who, when sensible of da…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
The apostle commends the brothers sent to collect their charitable offering, so that it might be known who they were and how safely they could be t…