Treasury of Scripture Knowledge You are not straitened in us: but in your own bowels you are straitened. are not. Ecclesiastes 6:9 Better it is to see what thou mayst desire, than to desire that which thou canst not know. But this also is vanity, and presumption of spirit. *marg: Job 36:16 Therefore he shall set thee at large out of the narrow mouth, and which hath no foundation under it: and the rest of thy table shall be full of fatness. Proverbs 4:12 Take hold on instruction, leave it not: keep it, because it is thy life. Micah 2:7 Speak ye not, saying: It shall not drop upon these, confusion shall not take them. in your. Philippians 1:8 For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 1 John 3:17 He that hath the substance of this world and shall see his brother in need and shall shut up his bowels from him: how doth the charity of God abide in him? Context Paul's Hardships and God's Grace…11Our mouth is open to you, O ye Corinthians: our heart is enlarged. 12You are not straitened in us: but in your own bowels you are straitened. 13But having the same recompense (I speak as to my children): be you also enlarged.… Cross References Matthew 7:14 How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it! 2 Corinthians 4:8 In all things we suffer tribulation: but are not distressed. We are straitened: but are not destitute. 2 Corinthians 7:2 Receive us. We have injured no man: we have corrupted no man: we have overreached no man. Lexicon [It is]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. our ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. affection, σπλάγχνοις (splanchnois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 4698: Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. [but] ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. yours ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that is restrained. στενοχωρεῖσθε (stenochōreisthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4729: From the same as stenochoria; to hem in closely, i.e. cramp. Additional Translations It is not our affection, but yours that is restrained. You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections. You are not straitened in us, but you are straitened in your own bowels. Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections. Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your affections; Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections. Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. There is no narrowness in our love to you: the narrowness is in your own feelings. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your own bowels, Jump to Previous Affection Affections Bowels Feelings Love Narrow Restrained Restricted Straitened WithholdingJump to Next Affection Affections Bowels Feelings Love Narrow Restrained Restricted Straitened WithholdingLinks 2 Corinthians 6:12 NIV2 Corinthians 6:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 6:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 6:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 6:12 KJV 2 Corinthians 6:12 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 6:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 6:12 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 6:12 French Bible 2 Corinthians 6:12 German Bible Alphabetical: affection affections are but by from in not our own restrained us We withholding you your yours NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 6:12 You are not restricted by us (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |