2 Corinthians 8:20
“We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.”
What does 2 Corinthians 8:20 mean?
Paul is being remarkably careful about how he handles a collection of money being gathered for poor believers in Jerusalem. He wants to make absolutely sure that no one, even someone looking for reasons to criticize, can suggest that he or his team are misusing or pocketing the funds. This reflects real wisdom about integrity: when you're managing something that belongs to others or affects a community, your actual honesty matters just as much as appearing honest. Paul knew that even one accusation of financial impropriety could damage people's trust in the gospel itself, so he involved multiple witnesses and kept everything transparent. It's a gentle reminder that how we handle what's entrusted to us says something important about our character.