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2 Corinthians 6:13

2 Corinthians 6:13
Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers,.... This seems to be an allusion to the law in Deu 22:10 and to be a mystical explanation of it; and is to be understood not as forbidding civil…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Now for a recompense in the same - That you may, in some sort, repay me for my affection towards you, I speak to you as unto my children, whom I have a right to command, be ye also enlarged - love me…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 6:11-18

The apostle proceeds to address himself more particularly to the Corinthians, and cautions them against mingling with unbelievers. Here observe,

I. How the caution is introduced with a profession, in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Now for a recompence in the same "St Paul details the circumstances of his ministry, and he asks in return, not the affection of the Corinthians, nor their admiration, but this: that they -receive not…