2 Corinthians 6:11-13
New American Standard Bible
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.
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- 2 Corinthians 6:11 Lit is open to you
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 Or in us
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 Lit inward parts
2 Corinthians 6:11-13
New English Translation
11 We have spoken freely to you,[a] Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you. 12 Our affection for you is not restricted,[b] but you are restricted in your affections for us. 13 Now as a fair exchange—I speak as to my[c] children—open wide your hearts to us[d] also.
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- 2 Corinthians 6:11 tn Grk “our mouth has been open to you,” an idiom for openness in communication.
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 tn Grk “You are not restricted by us.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:13 tn The word “my” is not in the Greek text but is implied.
- 2 Corinthians 6:13 tn The words “to us” are not in the Greek text but are implied.
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