2 Corinthians 6:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto [my] children,) be ye also enlarged.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So, just to be “fair” (I am using the language of children), open wide your hearts too.

Berean Standard Bible:

As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.

American Standard Version:

Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now{G1161} for a recompence{G489} in the same{G846},(I speak{G3004} as{G5613} unto my children{G5043},) be{G4115} ye{G5210} also{G2532} enlarged{G4115}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 John 3:18

  • My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

3 John 1:4

  • I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

  • As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,

1 Corinthians 4:14

  • ¶ I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn [you].

1 Corinthians 4:15

  • For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

1 John 3:7

  • Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

1 John 2:1

  • ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 6:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G489
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀντιμισθία
    Transliteration: antimisthía
    Pronunciation: an-tee-mis-thee'-ah
    Description: from a compound of ἀντί and μισθός; requital, correspondence:--recompense.
  3. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  4. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  5. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
  6. Strong's Number: G5043
    There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέκνον
    Transliteration: téknon
    Pronunciation: tek'-non
    Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
  9. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.