God’s Word Translation
2 Corinthians 6:11
11We have been very open in speaking to you Corinthians. We have a place for you in our hearts.
2 Corinthians 6:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.
- New International Version (NIV)We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open.
- New King James Version (NKJV)O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open.
Context of 2 Corinthians 6:11
9as unknown although we are well-known, as dying although, as you see, we go on living. We are punished, but we are not killed. 10People think we are sad although we’re always glad, that we’re beggars although we make many people spiritually rich, that we have nothing although we possess everything. We have been very open in speaking to you Corinthians. We have a place for you in our hearts. 12We haven’t cut you off. Your own emotions have cut you off ⌞from us⌟. 13I’m talking to you as I would talk to children. Treat us the same way we’ve treated you. Make a place for us in your hearts too.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 62 Corinthians 6:11 word by word
Τὸ στόμα ἡμῶν ἀνέῳγεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, Κορίνθιοι, ἡ καρδία ἡμῶν πεπλάτυνται·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 6:11
- Galatians 3:1You stupid people of Galatia! Who put you under an evil spell? Wasn’t Christ Jesus’ crucifixion clearly described to you?
- Philippians 4:15You Philippians also know that in the early days, when I left the province of Macedonia to spread the Good News, you were the only church to share your money with me. You gave me what I needed, and you received what I gave you.
- 2 Corinthians 7:3I’m not saying this to condemn you. I’ve already told you that you are in our hearts so that we will live and die together.
- 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed out loud, “My heart finds joy in the Lord. My head is lifted to the Lord. My mouth mocks my enemies. I rejoice because you saved ⌞me⌟.
- Job 32:20I must speak to get relief. I must open my mouth and answer.
- Job 33:2I’ve opened my mouth. The words are on the tip of my tongue.
- Psalms 51:15O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will tell about your praise.
- 2 Corinthians 2:4I was deeply troubled and anguished. In fact, I had tears in my eyes when I wrote to you. I didn’t write to make you uncomfortable but to let you know how much I love you.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15I will be very glad to spend whatever I have. I’ll even give myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
- Psalms 119:32I will eagerly pursue your commandments because you continue to increase my understanding.
- Habakkuk 2:5Also because wine is treacherous he is arrogant and never rests. He has a large appetite like the grave. He is like death—never satisfied. He gathers all the nations to himself. He collects all the people to himself.
- Ephesians 6:8You know that your heavenly master will reward all of us for whatever good we do, whether we’re slaves or free people.
- Philippians 1:8God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long ⌞to see⌟ every one of you.
- Revelation 22:12“I’m coming soon! I will bring my reward with me to pay all people based on what they have done.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 6:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you - I speak to you with the utmost freedom and fluency, because of my affection for you. Our heart is enlarged - It is expanded to take you and all your interests in; and to keep you in the most affectionate remembrance. The preceding verses contain a very fine specimen of a very powerful and commanding eloquence.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you - We speak freely, and fully. This is an affectionate address to them, and has reference to what he had just said. It means that, when the heart was full on the subject, words would flow freely, and that he had given vent to the fervid language which he had just used because his heart was full. He loved them; he felt deeply; and he spoke to them with the utmost freedom of what he had thought, and purposed, and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-18Verses 11-18 It is wrong for believers to join with the wicked and profane. The word unbeliever applies to all destitute of true faith. True pastors will caution their beloved children in the gospel, not to be unequally yoked. The fatal effects of neglecting Scripture precepts as to marriages clearly appear. Instead of a help meet, the union brings a snare. Those whose cross it is to be unequally united, without their wilful fault, may expect consolation…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-13Paul’s passionate plea shows his true feelings. Our hearts are open wide: These feelings continue in 7:2 (see study notes on 6:14–7:1; 7:2–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. mouth ... open unto you--I use no concealment, such as some at Corinth have insinuated (2Co 4:2). I use all freedom and openness of speech to you as to beloved friends. Hence he introduces here, "O Corinthians" (compare Php 4:15). The enlargement of his heart towards them (2Co 7:3) produced his openness of mouth, that is, his unreserved expression of his inmost feelings. As an unloving man is narrow in heart, so the apostle's heart is enlarged by…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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