2 Corinthians 6:12

12 There are no limits to the affection that we feel for you. You are the ones who placed boundaries on your affection for us.

2 Corinthians 6:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:12

Ye are not straitened in us
The meaning of which is, either you are not brought into straits and difficulties by us; we do not afflict and distress you, or fill you with anguish and trouble;

but ye are straitened in your own bowels;
you are distressed by some among yourselves, who ought not to be with you, with whom you should have no fellowship and communion: or thus, you have room enough in our hearts, our hearts are so enlarged with love to you, that they are large enough to hold you all; an expression, setting forth the exceeding great love, and strong affection the apostle bore to the Corinthians; when, on the other hand, they had but very little love to him comparatively; he had a heart to hold them all without being straitened for room; and among all them they could scarce find room enough in their hearts and affections for him.

2 Corinthians 6:12 In-Context

10 as going through pain but always happy, as poor but making many rich, and as having nothing but owning everything.

11 Corinthians, we have spoken openly to you, and our hearts are wide open.

12 There are no limits to the affection that we feel for you. You are the ones who placed boundaries on your affection for us.

13 But as a fair trade—I'm talking to you like you are children—open your hearts wide too.

14 Don't be tied up as equal partners with people who don't believe. What does righteousness share with that which is outside the Law? What relationship does light have with darkness?