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The Heart-Speech Connection
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's 'open mouth' (free and honest speech) is a direct result of his 'enlarged heart.' His deep affection and love for the Corinthians compelled him to speak with unguarded candor. As one scholar notes, this reflects the principle that 'out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.' This shows that authentic ministry flows from genuine love, not just duty.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
18th Century
Theologian
O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you. We speak freely and fully. This is an affectionate address to them, and has reference to wha…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
Our mouth is open unto you (το στομα ημων ανεωιγεν προς υμας). Second perfect active indicative of ανοιγω and intransitive, stand …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
19th Century
Bishop
O you Corinthians.—There was clearly a pause here as the letter was dictated. The rush of thoughts had reached its highest point. …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
If they were not saved, it was not because Paul did not open his mouth to speak to them, and to warn and invite them, nor because he did not open h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
Paul did not customarily address his readers by name, doing so only when his emotions had been deeply stirred—as at the bewitchment of the Galatian…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
16th Century
Theologian
Our mouth is opened. As the opening of the mouth is a sign of boldness, if you are inclined to connect this with what precedes, t…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:11
17th Century
Pastor
O ye Corinthians
The apostle having exhorted the ministers of the church at Corinth to take care of their ministry, …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:11–18
17th Century
Minister
It is wrong for believers to associate with the wicked and profane. The word unbeliever applies to all who are lacking true faith. True pastors wil…