2 Corinthians 6:11–12
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11–13Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Oh, dear Corinthian friends! We have spoken honestly with you, and our hearts are open to you. There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
We have spoken freely and openly to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your affections.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
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