II Corinthians 6:12
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It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
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Any constraint ye feel towards me, or narrowness of heart, is not from want of largeness of heart on my part towards you, but from want of it on your part towards me. bowels--that is, affections (compare Co2 12:15). not straitened in us--that is, for want of room in our hearts to take you in.
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle gives an account of his general errand to all to whom he preached; with the several arguments and methods he used (Co2 6:1-10). Then he addresses himself particularly to the Corinthians, giving them good cautions with great affection and strong arguments (Co2 6:11-18).
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Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.