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11 (A)Our mouth [a]has spoken freely to you, O 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 a like (D)exchange—I speak as to (E)children—open wide to us also.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 6:11 Lit is open to you
  2. 2 Corinthians 6:12 Or in us
  3. 2 Corinthians 6:12 Lit inward parts

Call to relationship and holiness

11 Corinthians, we have spoken openly to you, and our hearts are wide open. 12 There are no limits to the affection that we feel for you. You are the ones who placed boundaries on your affection for us. 13 But as a fair trade—I’m talking to you like you are children—open your hearts wide too.

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