2 Corinthians 6:13
2 Corinthians 6:13 in Multiple Translations
As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
Now for a recompence in the same, (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.
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.
Please respond in the same way, as if you were my children, and be big-hearted!
Nowe for the same recompence, I speake as to my children, Be you also inlarged.
and [as] a recompense of the same kind, (as to children I say [it],) be ye enlarged — also ye!
Now in return—I speak as to my children—you also open your hearts.
Now for a recompense in the same (I speak as to my children,) be ye also enlarged.
But having the same recompense, (I speak as to my children,) be you also enlarged.
In return for our loving you, will you not love us [IDM] just as much as we love you? I am writing to you as if you were my own children.
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Study Notes — 2 Corinthians 6:13
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- 2 Corinthians 6:13 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Sermons on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Context — Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace
13As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.
14Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? 15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 3 John 1:4 | I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. |
| 2 | 1 John 3:18 | Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. |
| 3 | 1 Thessalonians 2:11 | For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— |
| 4 | 1 John 2:1 | My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 4:14–15 | I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. |
| 6 | 1 John 3:7 | Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. |
| 7 | Galatians 4:12 | I beg you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 13:14–19 | When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. “Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.” Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows!” So he took them, and Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” So he struck the ground three times and stopped. But the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to it. But now you will strike down Aram only three times.” |
| 9 | Psalms 81:10 | I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it. |
| 10 | 1 John 2:12–14 | I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. |
2 Corinthians 6:13 Summary
[In 2 Corinthians 6:13, the Apostle Paul is asking the Corinthian church to be more open and receptive to his love and guidance, just as he has been open with them. This means being willing to listen, learn, and respond to God's love, as we see in 1 John 4:19. By opening our hearts in this way, we can deepen our relationship with God and with others, and experience the joy and freedom that comes from mutual love and respect, as Jesus teaches in John 15:13-15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'open wide your hearts' in 2 Corinthians 6:13?
To open wide your hearts means to be receptive and responsive to the love and guidance of God, just as He has been open with us, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:11, and as Jesus taught in John 14:23.
Why does the Apostle Paul ask the Corinthians to open their hearts?
Paul asks the Corinthians to open their hearts because their affection towards him and the gospel was restrained, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6:12, and he desires a deeper, more mutual relationship with them, similar to the one God desires with us, as expressed in Deuteronomy 6:5.
How can we apply the idea of a 'fair exchange' in our relationship with God?
We can apply the idea of a fair exchange by responding to God's love and openness with our own love and openness, as Paul suggests in 2 Corinthians 6:13, and as Jesus teaches in Luke 6:38, giving generously and freely as we have received from God.
Is this verse related to the idea of being 'yoked' with unbelievers in the next verse?
While 2 Corinthians 6:14 does discuss being unequally yoked with unbelievers, the focus of 2 Corinthians 6:13 is on the mutual relationship between believers and God, and between Paul and the Corinthian church, emphasizing the need for openness and receptivity in these relationships, as also seen in Romans 6:13.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I open my heart more widely to God's love and guidance, as Paul asks in this verse?
- How can I balance the desire for a deeper relationship with God with the potential risks of being vulnerable and open with others?
- What are some practical steps I can take to demonstrate my love and affection for God, in response to His love for me?
- How does the idea of a 'fair exchange' challenge or encourage me in my relationship with God, and what changes can I make as a result?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:13
Sermons on 2 Corinthians 6:13
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2 Corinthians 6:11-12 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of love and openness in relationships, highlighting the Apostle Paul's deep affection for the Corinthians and his desire to communicat |
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(Through the Bible) Philippians 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the events leading up to Paul's imprisonment in Rome. Despite Paul's warning, the captain of the ship decided to set sail, resulting in a seve |
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3 John by Daniel Steele | Daniel Steele preaches on the Third Epistle of John, highlighting the characters of Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius as examples for modern believers to learn from. Gaius is commen |
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Epistle 358 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's truth, which liberates those who embrace it and leads them to serve God and spread His message. He highlights the importance of |
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Learning How to Love the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of expressing love and praise to the Lord. They envision a powerful scene of millions of believers coming together to worship |
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Others by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience of preaching to children on a bus route and how it changed his life. He emphasizes the importance of using simple illustratio |
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The Power of Kindness by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness in our lives as Christians. He mentions that while people may know the Bible, speak in tongues, or preach, they ma |







