^11 (A)Our mouth ^[a]has spoken freely to you, you Corinthians, our ^(B)heart is opened wide. ¹² You are not restrained ^[b]by us, but ^(C)you are restrained in your own ^[c]affections. ¹³ Now in the same way in ^(D)exchange—I am speaking as to ^(E)children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well.

Paul Reveals His Heart

7 Therefore, having these promises, ^(A)beloved, ^(B)let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

^2 (C)Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. ³ I do not speak to condemn you, for I have said ^(D)before that you are ^(E)in our hearts, to die together and to live together. ⁴ My ^(F)confidence ^[a]in you is great; my ^(G)boasting in your behalf is great. I am filled with ^(H)comfort; I am overflowing with ^(I)joy in all our affliction.