2 Corinthians 6:3

6:3 We do not give anyone ¹  an occasion for taking an offense in anything, ²  so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 8:20

8:20 We did this ³  as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.

[6:3]  ¹ tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from the context.

[6:3]  ² tn Other interpretations of the first part of 2 Cor 6:3 are possible. The phrase could also mean, “not putting an obstacle in the way of anyone” (L&N 22.14), or “giving no one in anything a cause to sin” (L&N 88.307).

[8:20]  ³ tn “This” refers to sending the brother mentioned in 2 Cor 8:18 to Corinth along with Titus. The words “We did this” have no equivalent in the Greek text, but are necessary to maintain the thought flow in English. The Greek participle that begins v. 20 continues the sentence begun in v. 18 which concerns the sending of the other brother mentioned there.