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Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace

2 Corinthians 6:12

In 9 translations

BSB
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
KJV
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
WEB
You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
ASV
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.
LSV
You are not restricted in us, and you are restricted in your [own] yearnings,
YLT
ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your [own] bowels,
DBY
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your affections;
DRC
You are not straitened in us, but in your own bowels you are straitened.
GNV
Ye are not kept strait in vs, but ye are kept strait in your owne bowels.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οὐ στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν ἡμῖν, στενοχωρεῖσθε δὲ ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν·
RP2018
Οὐ στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν ἡμῖν, στενοχωρεῖσθε δὲ ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν.
TR-Boyd
Οὐ στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν ἡμῖν, στενοχωρεῖσθε δὲ ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν.
SCR1894
ου στενοχωρεισθε εν ημιν στενοχωρεισθε δε εν τοις σπλαγχνοις υμων

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
  • 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.
  • Job 36:16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
  • 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?
  • Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
  • Ecclesiastes 6:9Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

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