11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.(A) 12 We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. 13 As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children(B)—open wide your hearts(C) also.

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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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Footnotes

  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.