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Verse 6

2 Corinthians 6:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

American Standard Version (1901)

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.

Bible in Basic English

It is not our feelings to you which are narrow, but yours to us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

You are not straitened in us, but in your own bowels you are straitened.

Free Bible Version

We haven't kept our love from you, but you have kept your love from us.

Geneva Bible 1599

Ye are not kept strait in vs, but ye are kept strait in your owne bowels.

King James (Authorized) Version

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

Translation for Translators

We are not treating you as though we do not love you, but you are treating us as though you do not love us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

World English Bible

You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.

Young's Literal Translation

ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your [own] bowels,

Context

Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace

¹¹We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.¹²It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.¹³As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.

Summary

In this verse, Paul expresses his deep affection for the Corinthians, urging them to open their hearts to him as he has done to them. He longs for a reciprocal relationship based on love and mutual respect. Paul's plea reflects the importance of genuine connection and emotional intimacy in Christian fellowship, emphasizing the need for open communication and vulnerability among believers. This verse underscores the value of authentic relationships built on trust and sincerity, encouraging a spirit of unity and compassion within the church.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ye are not straitened in us - That is, Ye have not a narrow place in our affections: the metaphor here is taken from the case of a person pent up in a small or narrow place, where there is scarcely room to breathe. Ye are straitened in your own bowels - I have not the same place in your affections which you have in mine. The bowels are used in Scripture to denote the most tender affections. See the note on Mat 9:36.

2 Corinthians 6:12

Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace

¹¹We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.¹²It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.¹³As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.

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Berean Standard Bible

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

American Standard Version (1901)

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.

Bible in Basic English

It is not our feelings to you which are narrow, but yours to us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

You are not straitened in us, but in your own bowels you are straitened.

Free Bible Version

We haven't kept our love from you, but you have kept your love from us.

Geneva Bible 1599

Ye are not kept strait in vs, but ye are kept strait in your owne bowels.

King James (Authorized) Version

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

Translation for Translators

We are not treating you as though we do not love you, but you are treating us as though you do not love us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

World English Bible

You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.

Young's Literal Translation

ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your [own] bowels,