2 Corinthians 6:13

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

2 Corinthians 6:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13

Now for a recompence in the same
That your love to me may answer mine to you; that as you have my heart, I may have yours, and the same room in your heart, as you have in mine. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "having the same recompence"; and the Arabic version renders it, "grant to me the same recompence"; and the Syriac version, "recompense to me my usuries that are with you"; that is, repay me with affection, let love be returned for love.

I speak as unto my children;
which relation subsisting between us requires mutual affection; for as a father should love his children, so children should love their father:

be ye also enlarged;
in your love to me, as I am to you; and then, as if he should say, you will bear with, and take in good part the following exhortation and advice.

2 Corinthians 6:13 In-Context

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?

15 And what agreement [does] Christ [have] with Beliar? Or what share [does] a believer [have] with an unbeliever?