Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. New Living Translation Oh, dear Corinthian friends! We have spoken honestly with you, and our hearts are open to you. English Standard Version We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. Berean Standard Bible We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. Berean Literal Bible Our mouth has been opened to you, Corinthians; our heart has been expanded. King James Bible O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. New King James Version O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. New American Standard Bible Our mouth has spoken freely to you, you Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. NASB 1995 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. NASB 1977 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. Legacy Standard Bible Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. Amplified Bible We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide. Christian Standard Bible We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide. Holman Christian Standard Bible We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide. American Standard Version Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged. Contemporary English Version Friends in Corinth, we are telling the truth when we say there is room in our hearts for you. English Revised Version Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged. GOD'S WORD® Translation We have been very open in speaking to you Corinthians. We have a place for you in our hearts. Good News Translation Dear friends in Corinth! We have spoken frankly to you; we have opened our hearts wide. International Standard Version We have spoken frankly to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are wide open. Majority Standard Bible We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. NET Bible We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you. New Heart English Bible Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged. Webster's Bible Translation O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged. Weymouth New Testament O Corinthians, our lips are unsealed to you: our heart is expanded. World English Bible Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOur mouth has been open to you, O Corinthians, our heart has been enlarged! Berean Literal Bible Our mouth has been opened to you, Corinthians; our heart has been expanded. Young's Literal Translation Our mouth hath been open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart hath been enlarged! Smith's Literal Translation Our month stands open to you, O Corinthians, our heart has been enlarged. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOur mouth is open to you, O ye Corinthians, our heart is enlarged. Catholic Public Domain Version Our mouth is open to you, O Corinthians; our heart is enlarged. New American Bible We have spoken frankly to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide. New Revised Standard Version We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO Corinthians, we have told you everything, and our heart is relieved. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Our mouth is opened to you, Corinthians, and our heart is enlarged. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentCorinthians, our mouth is opened to you, our heart is enlarged: Godbey New Testament Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged. Haweis New Testament Our mouth is opened unto you, O Corinthians! our heart is enlarged. Mace New Testament O Corinthians, my heart is so full, my tongue cannot be silent: Weymouth New Testament O Corinthians, our lips are unsealed to you: our heart is expanded. Worrell New Testament Our mouth has been open to you, O Corinthians! our heart has been enlarged! Worsley New Testament O Corinthians, our mouth is opened unto you, our heart is enlarged: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Hardships and God's Grace…10sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. 12It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 7:2-3 Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. / I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you. 2 Corinthians 12:15 And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? 1 Thessalonians 2:8 We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. Galatians 4:19-20 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, / how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you. Philippians 1:7-8 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me. / God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 4:14-15 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. / Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. Romans 9:1-3 I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. / I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. / For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. Acts 20:31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. Jeremiah 31:20 Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 49:15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Hosea 11:8 How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! Treasury of Scripture O you Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged. ye. Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Philippians 4:15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. our mouth. 2 Corinthians 7:3,4 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you… 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. Job 32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. our heart. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. 2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Jump to Previous Corinthians Enlarged Expanded Freely Heart Hearts Lips Mouth Open Opened Unsealed WideJump to Next Corinthians Enlarged Expanded Freely Heart Hearts Lips Mouth Open Opened Unsealed Wide2 Corinthians 6 1. That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,3. and by integrity of life, 4. and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel. 10. Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them, 13. and he expects the like affection from them again; 14. exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, 17. as being themselves temples of the living God. We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Paul's declaration of speaking freely indicates his transparency and honesty in communication with the Corinthian church. This reflects his deep pastoral concern and love for them. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostolic authority and addressing issues within the church, such as divisions and false teachings. The use of "freely" suggests that Paul is not holding back any truth, aligning with his role as a faithful apostle who must convey God's message without compromise. The direct address to "Corinthians" personalizes the message, emphasizing the intimate relationship Paul has with this community. Historically, Corinth was a major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality, which posed challenges for the early church. Paul's open communication is crucial in guiding the Corinthians towards spiritual maturity amidst these challenges. Our hearts are open wide. Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He is expressing his deep affection and openness towards the Corinthian church. 2. Corinthians The recipients of the letter, members of the church in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and moral challenges. 3. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, commerce, and moral decadence. The church there faced many challenges due to the surrounding culture. 4. Paul's Ministry The broader context of Paul's missionary work, which involved establishing and nurturing early Christian communities. 5. Apostolic Authority The role and authority of apostles like Paul in guiding and correcting early Christian communities. Teaching Points Open CommunicationPaul models open and honest communication with the Corinthians. As believers, we should strive for transparency and sincerity in our relationships. Heartfelt Affection Paul's open heart towards the Corinthians challenges us to love others deeply, even when relationships are strained or challenging. Reconciliation and Unity The call to open our hearts wide is a call to pursue reconciliation and unity within the body of Christ, overcoming divisions and misunderstandings. Apostolic Example Paul's example as an apostle encourages us to follow spiritual leaders who demonstrate genuine care and integrity. Cultural Challenges Just as the Corinthians faced cultural pressures, we too must navigate our faith amidst societal challenges, holding fast to biblical truths.(11) O ye Corinthians.--There was manifestly a pause here as the letter was dictated. The rush of thoughts had reached its highest point. He rests, and feels almost as if some apology were needed for so vehement an outpouring of emotion. And now he writes as if personally pleading with them. Nowhere else in the whole range of his Epistles do we find any parallel to this form of speech--this "O ye Corinthians." He has to tell them that he speaks out of the fulness of his heart, that if his mouth has been opened with an unusual freedom it is because his heart has felt a more than common expansion.Verses 11-18. - An appeal to the Corinthians to reciprocate his love for them, and separate themselves from evil. Verse 11. - Corinthians! A rare and very personal form of loving appeal, which occurs nowhere else in these Epistles (comp. Philippians 4:15). Our mouth is open to you. St. Paul has evidently been writing in a mood of inspired eloquence. The fervour of his feelings has found vent in an unusual flow of beautiful and forcible language. He appeals to the unreserved freedom with which he has written as a reason why they should treat him with the same frank love. Our heart is enlarged. After writing the foregoing majestic appeal, he felt that he had disburdened his heart, and as it were made room in it to receive the Corinthians unreservedly, in spite of all the wrongs which some of them had done him (comp. 2 Corinthians 7:3, 27). On the antithesis of the mouth and the heart, see Matthew 12:34; Romans 10:10. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Weἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. have spoken freely ἀνέῳγεν (aneōgen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Corinthians. Κορίνθιοι (Korinthioi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 2881: Corinthian, of Corinth. From Korinthos; a Corinthian, i.e. Inhabitant of Corinth. Our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. hearts καρδία (kardia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. are open wide. πεπλάτυνται (peplatyntai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4115: To enlarge, make broad; met: of the growth of tenderness and love. From platus; to widen. Links 2 Corinthians 6:11 NIV2 Corinthians 6:11 NLT 2 Corinthians 6:11 ESV 2 Corinthians 6:11 NASB 2 Corinthians 6:11 KJV 2 Corinthians 6:11 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 6:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 6:11 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 6:11 French Bible 2 Corinthians 6:11 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 6:11 Our mouth is open to you Corinthians (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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