2 Corinthians 6:12
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
In Context
11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
13As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.
Cross References
Job 36:16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
Ecclesiastes 6:9Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 6:12-18
Cautions against Mingling with Unbelievers. ( a. d. 57.) 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he… Read the whole commentary →