Scripture · New Testament
2 Corinthians 6:12
2 Corinthians 6:12 is verse 12 of 2 Corinthians chapter 6, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
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.
Read in context
2 Corinthians 6:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible
10 sorrowful, 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.
12 It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
13 As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Ecclesiastes 6:9Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
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.
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?
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?