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2 Corinthians 6:13
I speak as to my children; as a proper response, open your heart to us.
Nowe for a recompense in the same, (I speake as vnto my children) be ye also inlarged.
Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.
In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
Now in the same way in exchange—I am speaking as to children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well.
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do to us as we have done—open your hearts to us.
Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
I speak to you as I would speak to my own children. Please make room in your hearts for us.
So, just to be "fair" (I am using the language of children), open wide your hearts too.
but for an answering recompense, (I speak as to children,) let *your* heart also expand itself.
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do the same as we have done—open your hearts also.
Nowe for the same recompence, I speake as to my children, Be you also inlarged.
I speak as to my children, render me my reward which is with you, increase your love toward me.
I speak now as though you were my children: show us the same feelings that we have for you. Open your hearts wide!
Now the same way in exchange (I am speaking as to children), you open wide your hearts also.
But for the same reward, I speak as to children, you also be made larger.
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged.
Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
Do us a favor - I ask you as my children - and open wide your hearts.1 Corinthians 4:14;">[xr]
But as unto (my) children, I say to you, Render to me my gains which are with you, and expand your love towards me.
13 I speak as to [fn] children, Pay me the debt which ye owe, and expand your love towards me.
I promise you lyke rewarde as vnto children: Set your selues at large,
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto [my] children), be ye also enlarged.
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
Now for a recompence of the same, (I speak as to my children) be ye also inlarged.
And in just requital--I speak as to my children--let your hearts expand also.
And Y seie as to sones, ye that han the same reward, be ye alargid.
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as to [my] children), be also enlarged.
Now for a recompense in the same (I speak as to [my] children,) be ye also enlarged.
Now as a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts to us also.
Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open.
I am asking you to respond as if you were my own children. Open your hearts to us!
I am speaking to you now as if you were my own children. Open your hearts wide to us! That will pay us back for what we have done for you.
In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.
Howbeit, by way of the like recompense - as, unto children, I speak, be enlarged, even, ye.
But having the same recompense (I speak as to my children): be you also enlarged.
In return--I speak as to children--widen your hearts also.
I promyse you lyke rewarde with me as to my childre.
and [as] a recompense of the same kind, (as to children I say [it],) be ye enlarged -- also ye!
and [as] a repayment of the same kind (as to children I say [it]), be enlarged—also you!
I speake to you, as to childre, that haue like rewarde with vs.
I address myself to you as a parent, be not you wanting in the returns of filial respect to me.
I feel like a father who has given everything to his kids, but they show no gratitude or love. Pop your dallies on whatever is holding you back and open your hearts to us.
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Christian Standard Bible®
I speak as to my children; as a proper response, open your heart to us.
I speak as to my children; as a proper response, open your heart to us.
King James Version (1611)
Nowe for a recompense in the same, (I speake as vnto my children) be ye also inlarged.
Nowe for a recompense in the same, (I speake as vnto my children) be ye also inlarged.
King James Version
Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.
Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.
English Standard Version
In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
New American Standard Bible
Now in the same way in exchange—I am speaking as to children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well.
Now in the same way in exchange—I am speaking as to children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well.
New Century Version
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do to us as we have done—open your hearts to us.
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do to us as we have done—open your hearts to us.
Amplified Bible
Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
Now in a like exchange—I speak as to children—open wide to us also.
Berean Standard Bible
As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
Contemporary English Version
I speak to you as I would speak to my own children. Please make room in your hearts for us.
I speak to you as I would speak to my own children. Please make room in your hearts for us.
Complete Jewish Bible
So, just to be "fair" (I am using the language of children), open wide your hearts too.
So, just to be "fair" (I am using the language of children), open wide your hearts too.
Darby Translation
but for an answering recompense, (I speak as to children,) let *your* heart also expand itself.
but for an answering recompense, (I speak as to children,) let *your* heart also expand itself.
Easy-to-Read Version
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do the same as we have done—open your hearts also.
I speak to you as if you were my children. Do the same as we have done—open your hearts also.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe for the same recompence, I speake as to my children, Be you also inlarged.
Nowe for the same recompence, I speake as to my children, Be you also inlarged.
George Lamsa Translation
I speak as to my children, render me my reward which is with you, increase your love toward me.
I speak as to my children, render me my reward which is with you, increase your love toward me.
Good News Translation
I speak now as though you were my children: show us the same feelings that we have for you. Open your hearts wide!
I speak now as though you were my children: show us the same feelings that we have for you. Open your hearts wide!
Lexham English Bible
Now the same way in exchange (I am speaking as to children), you open wide your hearts also.
Now the same way in exchange (I am speaking as to children), you open wide your hearts also.
Literal Translation
But for the same reward, I speak as to children, you also be made larger.
But for the same reward, I speak as to children, you also be made larger.
American Standard Version
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged.
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged.
Bible in Basic English
Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.
Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.
Hebrew Names Version
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
International Standard Version
Do us a favor - I ask you as my children - and open wide your hearts.1 Corinthians 4:14;">[xr]
Do us a favor - I ask you as my children - and open wide your hearts.1 Corinthians 4:14;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But as unto (my) children, I say to you, Render to me my gains which are with you, and expand your love towards me.
But as unto (my) children, I say to you, Render to me my gains which are with you, and expand your love towards me.
Murdock Translation
13 I speak as to [fn] children, Pay me the debt which ye owe, and expand your love towards me.
13 I speak as to [fn] children, Pay me the debt which ye owe, and expand your love towards me.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
I promise you lyke rewarde as vnto children: Set your selues at large,
I promise you lyke rewarde as vnto children: Set your selues at large,
English Revised Version
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto [my] children), be ye also enlarged.
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto [my] children), be ye also enlarged.
World English Bible
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be enlarged.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Now for a recompence of the same, (I speak as to my children) be ye also inlarged.
Now for a recompence of the same, (I speak as to my children) be ye also inlarged.
Weymouth's New Testament
And in just requital--I speak as to my children--let your hearts expand also.
And in just requital--I speak as to my children--let your hearts expand also.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y seie as to sones, ye that han the same reward, be ye alargid.
And Y seie as to sones, ye that han the same reward, be ye alargid.
Update Bible Version
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as to [my] children), be also enlarged.
Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as to [my] children), be also enlarged.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now for a recompense in the same (I speak as to [my] children,) be ye also enlarged.
Now for a recompense in the same (I speak as to [my] children,) be ye also enlarged.
New English Translation
Now as a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts to us also.
Now as a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts to us also.
New King James Version
Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open.
Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open.
New Living Translation
I am asking you to respond as if you were my own children. Open your hearts to us!
I am asking you to respond as if you were my own children. Open your hearts to us!
New Life Bible
I am speaking to you now as if you were my own children. Open your hearts wide to us! That will pay us back for what we have done for you.
I am speaking to you now as if you were my own children. Open your hearts wide to us! That will pay us back for what we have done for you.
New Revised Standard
In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.
In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Howbeit, by way of the like recompense - as, unto children, I speak, be enlarged, even, ye.
Howbeit, by way of the like recompense - as, unto children, I speak, be enlarged, even, ye.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But having the same recompense (I speak as to my children): be you also enlarged.
But having the same recompense (I speak as to my children): be you also enlarged.
Revised Standard Version
In return--I speak as to children--widen your hearts also.
In return--I speak as to children--widen your hearts also.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
I promyse you lyke rewarde with me as to my childre.
I promyse you lyke rewarde with me as to my childre.
Young's Literal Translation
and [as] a recompense of the same kind, (as to children I say [it],) be ye enlarged -- also ye!
and [as] a recompense of the same kind, (as to children I say [it],) be ye enlarged -- also ye!
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I speake to you, as to childre, that haue like rewarde with vs.
I speake to you, as to childre, that haue like rewarde with vs.
Mace New Testament (1729)
I address myself to you as a parent, be not you wanting in the returns of filial respect to me.
I address myself to you as a parent, be not you wanting in the returns of filial respect to me.
Simplified Cowboy Version
I feel like a father who has given everything to his kids, but they show no gratitude or love. Pop your dallies on whatever is holding you back and open your hearts to us.
I feel like a father who has given everything to his kids, but they show no gratitude or love. Pop your dallies on whatever is holding you back and open your hearts to us.
Contextual Overview
11We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide. 11 O yee Corinthians, our mouth is open vnto you, our heart is enlarged. 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 11 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, you Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. 11 We have spoken freely to you in Corinth and have opened our hearts to you. 11We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide. 11 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. 11Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. 11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I speak: 1 Corinthians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 4:15, Galatians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 12:6, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:12-14, 1 John 3:7, 1 John 3:18, 3 John 1:4
be: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Psalms 81:10, Matthew 9:28, Matthew 9:29, Matthew 17:19-21, Mark 6:4-6, Mark 11:24, James 1:6, James 1:7, 1 John 5:14, 1 John 5:15
Reciprocal: 2 Corinthians 12:15 - though
Cross-References
Genesis 6:1
It happened, when men began to multiply on the surface of the ground, and daughters were born to them,
It happened, when men began to multiply on the surface of the ground, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:1
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
Genesis 6:1
And it happened that, when humankind began to multiply on the face of the ground, daughters were born to them.
And it happened that, when humankind began to multiply on the face of the ground, daughters were born to them.
Genesis 6:1
The number of people on earth began to grow, and daughters were born to them.
The number of people on earth began to grow, and daughters were born to them.
Genesis 6:1
When humankind began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,
When humankind began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:1
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:1
Now it came about, when mankind began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Now it came about, when mankind began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:1
So when men beganne to be multiplied vpon the earth, and there were daughters borne vnto them,
So when men beganne to be multiplied vpon the earth, and there were daughters borne vnto them,
Genesis 6:1
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:1
More and more people were born, until finally they spread all over the earth. Some of their daughters were so beautiful that supernatural beings came down and married the ones they wanted.
More and more people were born, until finally they spread all over the earth. Some of their daughters were so beautiful that supernatural beings came down and married the ones they wanted.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Now for a recompence in the same - âBy way of recompence, open your hearts in the same manner toward me as I have done toward you. It is all the reward or compensation which I ask of you; all the return which I desire. I do not ask silver or gold, or any earthly possessions. I ask only a return of love, and a devotedness to the cause which I love, and which I endeavor to promote.â
I speak as unto my children - I speak as a parent addressing his children. I sustain toward you the relation of a spiritual father, and I have a right to require and expect a return of affection.
Be ye also enlarged - Be not straitened in your affections. Love me as I love you. Give to me the same proofs of attachment which I have given you. The idea in this verse is, that the only compensation or remuneration which he expected for all the love which he had shown them, and for all his toils and self-denials in their behalf 2 Corinthians 6:4-5, was, that they would love him, and yield obedience to the laws of the gospel requiring them to be separate from the world, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. One ground of the claim which he had to their affection was, that he sustained toward them the relation of a father, and that he had a right to require and to expect such a return of love. The Syriac renders it well: âEnlarge your love toward me.â Tyndale renders it: âI speak unto you as unto children, which have like reward with us; stretch yourselves therefore out; bear not the yoke with unbelievers.â
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 6:13. Now for a recompense in the same — That you may, in some sort, repay me for my affection towards you, I speak to you as unto my children, whom I have a right to command, be ye also enlarged-love me as I love you.
