2 Corinthians 6:11
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 Version
Our 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 Bible
Our 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 Bible
O 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 Testament
Corinthians, 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.

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2 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
The phrase "spoken freely" is translated from the Greek word "παρρησία" (parrēsia), which conveys the idea of boldness, openness, and confidence in speech. In the context of Paul's ministry, this reflects his commitment to transparency and honesty with the Corinthian church. Historically, the city of Corinth was a bustling hub of commerce and culture, often marked by moral and spiritual challenges. Paul's open communication underscores his dedication to truth and his desire to address the issues within the church without reservation. This boldness is a model for Christian leaders, emphasizing the importance of clear and honest communication in ministry.

to you, Corinthians
By directly addressing the "Corinthians," Paul personalizes his message, showing his deep connection and concern for this specific community. The use of the name "Corinthians" is significant as it acknowledges their identity and the unique challenges they face. Corinth was known for its diversity and complexity, and Paul's direct address indicates his pastoral care and the tailored nature of his message. This personal touch serves as a reminder of the relational aspect of ministry, where leaders are called to engage with their communities on a personal level, understanding their specific contexts and needs.

Our hearts are open wide
The imagery of "hearts are open wide" is a powerful expression of love and vulnerability. The Greek word "πλατύνω" (platynō) means to enlarge or expand, suggesting an overflowing capacity for love and acceptance. In the scriptural context, this openness contrasts with any potential barriers or divisions that might exist between Paul and the Corinthians. Historically, Paul faced opposition and misunderstanding, yet he chose to respond with an open heart, embodying the love of Christ. This phrase serves as an inspirational call for believers to cultivate open and generous hearts, fostering unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ. It challenges Christians to embrace others with the same expansive love that Paul demonstrated, reflecting the heart of God in their relationships.

(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
We
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.

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.


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