E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:13
a recompense , &c. = the same recompense. Greek. antimisthia . Only here and Romans 1:27 . unto = to. children . Greek. teknom App-108 . read more
哥林多後書 6:13 Cunpts
E.W. Bullinger
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:13
13. Translate, "As a recompense in the same kind . . . be enlarged also yourselves" [ELLICOTT]. "In the same way" as my heart is enlarged towards you ( :-), and "as a recompense" for it ( :-). I speak as unto my children—as children would naturally be expected to recompense their parents' love with similar love. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:11-13
The appeal stated 6:11-13On the basis of his preceding openness with the Corinthians, Paul exhorted them, on the ground of fair play, to respond toward him as he had behaved toward them. His open speech (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 4:2) reflected his open heart. They had shown reserve, not because Paul had put them under bondage but because they doubted his integrity. He urged them to become unrestrained in their affection toward him as he had demonstrated that he was unrestrained in... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:11-16
C. Appeal for restoration of the Corinthians’ confidence in Paul 6:11-7:16The apostle now turned to a direct appeal for the Corinthians to reconcile with him in their hearts."The call for reconciliation with Paul, therefore, stands in parallel with the call for reconciliation with God [2 Corinthians 5:20]. While it would be too much to say that these two forms of reconciliation are equally important, for Paul they are directly linked with one another." [Note: Beverly R. Gaventa, "Apostle and... read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 6:13
6:13 itself. (c-16) Lit. 'be ye also expanded.' read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18
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 of a time of grace and of a day of salvation; and this is that blessed time of grace and that day of salvation.’1. Workers together with him] For the idea cp. 1 Corinthians 3:9. In vain] i.e. by an unholy life.2. He (i.e. God) saith] The v. is a parenthesis. The reference is to Isaiah 49:8, God’s words... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 6:13
(13) 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, the Corinthians, are his spiritual children. (Comp. 1 Corinthians 4:15.) What does he demand of them, but that they should love him in return for his love? What they needed in their spiritual life was breadth and expansiveness of affection. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18
Unreality 2 Corinthians 6:1 The Apostle is here warning us against what we fear is a very common fault in the present day. So many people seem to receive the grace of God, but it has no influence upon their lives, they receive that grace in vain. I want to say a word or two about the importance of sincerity and reality in religion. If we profess to have any religion at all, let us take great care that it is real. By 'real' I mean that which is not base, hollow, formal, counterfeit, sham,... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Chapter 17THE 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 proclaim that wonderful grace of God which made peace between heaven and earth through the blood of the Cross, and he has to urge men to receive it. Until this is done, there is nothing else that he can do. But when sinful men have welcomed the glad tidings, when they have consented to accept the peace bought for... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
The power of love (5:11-6:13)Because Paul knows that he is accountable to Christ, he knows what it means to fear the Lord, and this makes him more diligent in his service. God knows that his motives are pure and he trusts that the Corinthians know also (11).In making these statements, Paul is not trying to write a recommendation for himself. He is trying to give his supporters reason to be bold in defending him against those who criticize him (12). They may have seen him display his feelings in... read more