“And indeed, He will draw you from the mouth of distress, to a spacious place without constraint, and the comfort of a table full of rich food.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - Tree of Life Version You are not restricted by us, yet you are restricted in your own feelings. 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. |
“And indeed, He will draw you from the mouth of distress, to a spacious place without constraint, and the comfort of a table full of rich food.
When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
Better is what the eyes see than the pursuit of the soul’s desires. This too is fleeting and striving after wind.
Is it said, “O house of Jacob, is the Ruach Adonai short of patience? Are these His deeds?” “Do not My words deal well with one who walks uprightly?”
How narrow is the gate and difficult the way that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
We are hard pressed in every way, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not in despair;
Make room for us in your hearts. We wronged no one, ruined no one, took advantage of no one.
For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Messiah Yeshua.
But if someone has material possessions and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?