2 Corinthians 6:12 “It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.”

2 Corinthians 6:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your affections;

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“are not”

Micah 2:7 Job 36:16 Ecclesiastes 6:9 Proverbs 4:12

Micah 2:7 · BSB

Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?

Job 36:16 · BSB

Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.

Ecclesiastes 6:9 · BSB

Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Proverbs 4:12 · BSB

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

“in your”

Philippians 1:8 1 John 3:17

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Also

2 Corinthians 7:2

2 Corinthians 7:2 · BSB

Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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.

Read 2 Corinthians 6