2 Corinthians 6:12

12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your affections.

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 grieving, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and possessing everything.

11 {We have spoken freely and openly} to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide.

12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your affections.

13 Now the same [way] [in] exchange (I am speaking as to children), you open wide [your hearts] also.

14 Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers, for what participation [is there between] righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship [does] light [have] with darkness?