2 Corinthians 6:12
There is no restraint in our affection for you, but you are restrained in your affection for us.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
In Context
11O Corinthians, we have spoken freely to you, our hearts are open wide.
13As a fair exchange, (I speak as to children,) widen your hearts also.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:2Open your hearts to us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
1 John 3:17But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how does 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 →