2 Corinthians 6:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.”
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BSBPD
“It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your <FI>own<Fi> bowels,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 6:12 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 36:16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
- Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
- Ecclesiastes 6:9Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
- Micah 2:7Should 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?
- 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
- Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
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