He also allured you out of distress into a broad place where there was no constraint, and what was set on your table was full of fatness.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - New Revised Standard Version There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition There is no lack of room for you in [our hearts], but you lack room in your own affections [for us]. American Standard Version (1901) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections. Common English Bible There are no limits to the affection that we feel for you. You are the ones who placed boundaries on your affection for us. Catholic Public Domain Version You are not narrowed by us, but it is by your own inner selves that you are narrowed. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version You are not straitened in us, but in your own bowels you are straitened. |
He also allured you out of distress into a broad place where there was no constraint, and what was set on your table was full of fatness.
When you walk, your step will not be hampered; and if you run, you will not stumble.
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of desire; this also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Should this be said, O house of Jacob? Is the Lord's patience exhausted? Are these his doings? Do not my words do good to one who walks uprightly?
For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
Make room in your hearts for us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.
For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus.
How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?