2 Corinthians 6:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now for a recompence in the same - “By way of recompence, open your hearts in the same manner toward me as I have done toward you. It is all the reward or compensation which I ask of you; all the...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:11 to 2 Corinthians 7:16 . The Restored Relationship between Paul and the Corinthians must be Sealed by Proof of their Loyalty. 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 . The openness of his spe...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

a recompense , &c.. the same recompense. Greek. antimisthia . Only here and Romans 1:27 . unto . to. children . Greek. teknom App-108.
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

13. Now the same requital He softens his reproof by addressing them kindly as his sons, and also by this exhortation, by which he intimates that he still entertains good hopes of them. By th...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2027 EFFECTS OF THE GOSPEL IN ENLARGING THE HEART 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 . O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. Now for a recompense in the same - That you may, in some sort, repay me for my affection towards you, I speak t...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. 'For (as) a recompence of the same kind ... be enlarged also yourselves.' 'In the same way' as my heart is...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

I, 2. Paraphrase. 'Now it is as coöperators with God in this work that we exhort you not to make the grace of God fruitless in your life by continuing in sin. (2) For God has told us in Scripture o...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now for a recompence in the same. — Better, perhaps, as a return, as expressing the idea of reciprocity. Children should requite the care and love of parents. (Comp. 2 Corinthians 12:14 .) They,...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (R.V) THE ministry of the Gospel is a ministry of reconciliation; the preacher of the Gospel is primarily an evangelist. He has to proc...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Separate from All Uncleanness 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 ; 2 Corinthians 7:1-4 Paul's love failed to be appreciated by his converts because the channel of receptiveness, that is, of their faith and...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The injunction, "We intreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain," harmonizes in method with many others used by Paul. Let your conduct harmonize with your position in grace. With what p...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(11) O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. (12) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. (13) Now for a recompense in the same, I (speak a...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now for a recompence in the same ,.... That your love to me may answer mine to you; that as you have my heart, I may have yours, and the same room in your heart, as you have in mine. The Vulgate Lat...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. Ver. 13. I speak as unto my children ] Here are soft words, hard arguments. This is the way to win; and tha...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

From the praise of the Christian ministry, which he began chapter 2 Corinthians 2:14 , he now draws his affectionate exhortation. O ye Corinthians He seldom uses this appellation; but it has here...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The message of reconciliation having been received by the Corinthians, now the Lord's servants, as fellow-workmen in unity, had further entreaty to make of them. Their profession of faith would be te...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Mingling with Unbelievers. A. D. 57. 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is op...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Be ye also enlarged, both in love to me, and also in obedience; it is but a just recompence for that great affection which I have borne, and upon all occasions showed to you; and also for that fait...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Having Confirmed His Own Credentials And His Own Way of Living He Pleads For A Them To Turn From All That Might Hinder Them and For Their Equal Full and Exclusive Response to God and to Christ ( 2 C...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:1 . We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. God's servants are called to take many different positions. They are amba...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:1 . We then as workers together with the Lord, who has by himself purged our sins, and reconciled all things to himself on the cross, and has commissioned us to continue the minist...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. A Christian minister’s appeal I. The appeal of a revived minister, 1. It consists of a full exhibition to you of all the...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The methods and conditions of an apostolic ministry ( 2 Corinthians 6:1-47 ). Appeal to the Corinthians to reciprocate his affection and separate themselves from evil ( 2 Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Admonition to Flee the Fellowship of Unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:11-18
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:14 ; 1 Corinthians 4:15 ; 1 John 2:1 ; 1 John 2:12-14 ; 1 John 3:18 ; 1 John 3:7 ; 1 John 5:14 ; 1 John 5:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:11 ; 2 Kings 13:14-19 ; 3 John 1:4 ; Galat...
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Now for a recompence of the same — Of my parental tenderness. I speak as to my children — I ask nothing hard or grievous. Be ye also enlarged — Open your hearts, first to God, and then to us, so 2...

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 6:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes