Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. New Living Translation We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. English Standard Version We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, Berean Standard Bible We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. Berean Literal Bible Placing no obstacle in anyone's way so that our ministry should not be blemished, King James Bible Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: New King James Version We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. New American Standard Bible giving no reason for taking offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited, NASB 1995 giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited, NASB 1977 giving no cause for offense in anything, in order that the ministry be not discredited, Legacy Standard Bible giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited, Amplified Bible we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited, Christian Standard Bible We are not giving anyone an occasion for offense, so that the ministry will not be blamed. Holman Christian Standard Bible We give no opportunity for stumbling to anyone, so that the ministry will not be blamed. American Standard Version giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed; Contemporary English Version We don't want anyone to find fault with our work, and so we try hard not to cause problems. English Revised Version giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed; GOD'S WORD® Translation We don't give people any opportunity to find fault with how we serve. Good News Translation We do not want anyone to find fault with our work, so we try not to put obstacles in anyone's way. International Standard Version We do not put an obstacle in anyone's way. Otherwise, fault may be found with our ministry. Majority Standard Bible We put no obstacle in anyone?s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. NET Bible We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry. New Heart English Bible We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed, Webster's Bible Translation Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: Weymouth New Testament We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit. World English Bible We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn nothing giving any cause of offense, that the ministry may not be blamed, Berean Literal Bible Placing no obstacle in anyone's way so that our ministry should not be blemished, Young's Literal Translation in nothing giving any cause of offence, that the ministration may be not blamed, Smith's Literal Translation Giving no offence in any thing, that the service be not blamed: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGiving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed: Catholic Public Domain Version May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged. New American Bible We cause no one to stumble in anything, in order that no fault may be found with our ministry; New Revised Standard Version We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGive no occasion for offence to any one in anything, so that there be no blemish in our ministry: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Why should you give any person an occasion of stumbling in anything? Otherwise it would be a defect in our ministry. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor we put no stumbling-block in any man's way, in order that this ministry may not be blamed; Godbey New Testament giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, in order that the ministry may not be blamed; Haweis New Testament Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: Mace New Testament as for us, we give no occasion of offence, that our ministry may not be blamed: Weymouth New Testament We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit. Worrell New Testament giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministry be not blamed; Worsley New Testament We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Hardships and God's Grace…2For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation! 3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. 4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;… Cross References 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— Romans 14:13 Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. Philippians 1:10 so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Timothy 3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Romans 14:21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. 1 Corinthians 8:9 Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. Romans 15:1-2 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Treasury of Scripture Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 2 Corinthians 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 2 Corinthians 8:20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. Jump to Previous Able Blamed Block Cause Discredit Discredited Endeavour Fall Fault Found Manner Ministration Ministry Obstacle Occasion Offence Offense One's Path Service Stumbling Trouble Way WorkJump to Next Able Blamed Block Cause Discredit Discredited Endeavour Fall Fault Found Manner Ministration Ministry Obstacle Occasion Offence Offense One's Path Service Stumbling Trouble Way Work2 Corinthians 6 1. That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,3. and by integrity of life, 4. and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel. 10. Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them, 13. and he expects the like affection from them again; 14. exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, 17. as being themselves temples of the living God. We put no obstacle in anyone’s way Paul emphasizes the importance of living a life that does not cause others to stumble in their faith. This reflects Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:6 about the seriousness of causing others to sin. In the context of Corinth, a city known for its moral and religious diversity, Paul is mindful of the potential for misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the Gospel. The apostle's commitment to removing obstacles is also seen in 1 Corinthians 9:12, where he speaks of enduring anything rather than hindering the Gospel of Christ. This phrase underscores the responsibility of believers to live in a way that is above reproach, aligning with the call to holiness found throughout Scripture. so that no one can discredit our ministry Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, emphasizing the integrity and dedication of his ministry. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and significant cultural and economic influence. The church in Corinth faced various challenges, including moral and doctrinal issues. 3. The Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community struggled with internal divisions and external pressures. 4. Paul's Ministry The context of this verse is Paul's defense of his ministry, highlighting his efforts to maintain a blameless and effective witness for Christ. 5. Obstacles in Ministry Refers to any actions or behaviors that could hinder the message of the Gospel or cause others to stumble in their faith. Teaching Points Integrity in MinistryPaul emphasizes the importance of maintaining a ministry that is above reproach. As believers, we should strive to live in a way that reflects Christ and does not cause others to question our faith or the Gospel. Avoiding Stumbling Blocks Our actions and words should not become obstacles to others. We must be mindful of how our behavior impacts those around us, especially within the church community. Responsibility to Others As Christians, we have a responsibility to support and encourage one another in faith. This includes being aware of how our conduct can influence others' spiritual growth. Self-Examination Regularly examine your life and ministry to ensure that you are not inadvertently causing others to stumble. Seek God's guidance in identifying and removing any potential obstacles. Commitment to the Gospel Our primary focus should be on advancing the Gospel. This requires a commitment to living out our faith authentically and transparently, ensuring that our lives align with the message we proclaim.(3) Giving no offence . . .--The participial construction is resumed from 2Corinthians 6:1, 2Corinthians 6:2 being treated as parenthetical. A subtle distinction in the two forms of the Greek negative suggests the thought that he is here giving, as it were, his own estimate of his aim and endeavour in his work. He avoids all occasion of offence, not because he fears censure for himself, but that "the ministry be not blamed."Verse 3. - Giving no offence in anything. An undercurrent of necessary self defence runs through St. Paul's exhortation. The participle is, like "fellow workers," a nominative to "we exhort you" in ver. 1. Offence. The word here is not skandalon, which is so often rendered "offence," but proskope, which occurs here alone in the New Testament, and is not found in the LXX. It means "a cause of stumbling." Proskomma, a stumbling block, is used in 1 Corinthians 8:9. Be not blamed. When any just blame can be attached to the minister, the force of the ministry of reconciliation is fatally weakened. (For the word, see 2 Corinthians 8:20.) Parallel Commentaries ... Greek We putδιδόντες (didontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. no Μηδεμίαν (Mēdemian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. obstacle προσκοπήν (proskopēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4349: A cause of stumbling, offense, shock. From proskopto; a stumbling, i.e. occasion of sin. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [anyone’s] {way}, μηδενὶ (mēdeni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. no one μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. can discredit μωμηθῇ (mōmēthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3469: To blame, find fault with, slander. From momos; to carp at, i.e. Censure. [our] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ministry. διακονία (diakonia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. 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