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as unrecognized and yet acknowledged; as dying and behold we live; as chastised and yet not put to death;(A) 10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things.(B)

11 [a]We have spoken frankly to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide.

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Footnotes

  1. 6:11–13 Paul’s tone becomes quieter, but his appeal for acceptance and affection is emotionally charged. References to the heart and their mutual relations bring the development begun in 2 Cor 2:14–3:3 to an effective conclusion.

known, yet regarded as unknown; dying,(A) and yet we live on;(B) beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;(C) poor, yet making many rich;(D) having nothing,(E) and yet possessing everything.(F)

11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.(G)

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