2 Corinthians 6:13 - Exposition

Now, for a recompense in the same. He begs them to give him "a reward in kind;" in other words, he wishes them to be as frank with him as he has been to them. As unto my children. And therefore, as a spiritual father, I may surely ask for sympathy. St. Paul uses the same metaphor in 1 Corinthians 4:14 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:11 . Be ye also enlarged. Treat me as I have treated you (comp. "Be as I am," Galatians 4:12 ).