2 Corinthians 6:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ O [ye] Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Dear friends in Corinth! We have spoken frankly to you, we have opened our hearts wide.

Berean Standard Bible:

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

American Standard Version:

Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

O ye Corinthians^{G2881}, our^{G2257} mouth^{G4750} is open^{G455} unto^{G4314} you^{G5209}, our^{G2257} heart^{G2588} is enlarged^{G4115}.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 6:11

2 Corinthians 6:11 is a part of the Apostle Paul's second epistle to the Corinthian church, which he founded during his second missionary journey. In this verse, Paul is expressing the depth of his affection and openness towards the Corinthian believers. The themes present in this verse include genuine Christian love, transparency, and the emotional bond that exists between Paul and the Corinthian congregation.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the challenges and conflicts that Paul faced in his relationship with the Corinthian church. The Corinthians had been influenced by false teachers and were questioning Paul's apostolic authority. In response, Paul defends his ministry and reaffirms his love for them, emphasizing that his words and actions are always for their edification and spiritual well-being.

In the text, "our mouth is open unto you" suggests that Paul has been straightforward and honest in his communication with them, holding nothing back. The phrase "our heart is enlarged" conveys an emotional openness and a capacity to love them deeply, despite the difficulties they have caused him. Paul is essentially inviting the Corinthians to reciprocate this sincerity and openness, and to be reconciled with him in love and trust. This verse reflects Paul's pastoral heart and his commitment to maintaining a genuine relationship with the church, which is marked by vulnerability and a desire for mutual affection and respect.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2881
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Κορίνθιος
   Transliteration: Korínthios
   Pronunciation: kor-in'-thee-os
   Description: from Κόρινθος; a Corinthian, i.e. inhabitant of Corinth:--Corinthian.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2257
   There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῶν
   Transliteration: hēmōn
   Pronunciation: hay-mone'
   Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4750
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: στόμα
   Transliteration: stóma
   Pronunciation: stom'-a
   Description: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon):--edge, face, mouth.
   
4. Strong's Number: G455
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνοίγω
   Transliteration: anoígō
   Pronunciation: an-oy'-go
   Description: from ἀνά and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications):--open.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2588
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καρδία
   Transliteration: kardía
   Pronunciation: kar-dee'-ah
   Description: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed).
   
8. Strong's Number: G4115
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλατύνω
   Transliteration: platýnō
   Pronunciation: plat-oo'-no
   Description: from πλατύς; to widen (literally or figuratively):--make broad, enlarge.