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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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  1. 2 Corinthians 6:11 tn Grk “our mouth has been open to you,” an idiom for openness in communication.
  2. 2 Corinthians 6:12 tn Grk “You are not restricted by us.”
  3. 2 Corinthians 6:13 tn The word “my” is not in the Greek text but is implied.
  4. 2 Corinthians 6:13 tn The words “to us” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

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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  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