2 Corinthians 6:12
You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own hearts.
Unlocked Literal 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 the whole truth to you, Corinthians, and our heart is wide open.
13Now in fair exchange—I speak as to children—open yourselves wide also.
Cross References
Job 36:16Indeed, he would like to draw you out of distress 1 into a broad place where there is no hardship 1 and where your table would be set with food full of fatness. 1
Ecclesiastes 6:9It is better to be satisfied with what the eyes see 2 than to desire what a wandering appetite craves, 1 which is also vapor and an attempt to shepherd the wind. 1
2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us! We have not wronged anyone. We have not harmed anyone or taken advantage of anyone.
1 John 3:17But whoever has the world's goods, sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart of compassion from him, how does the love of God remain 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 →