6:11-13 What does Paul mean by what he says here?
6:11-13 What does Paul mean by what he says here?
Notwithstanding how badly they treated him, Paul still had ample room in his heart for love toward the Corinthians, but they had no room in their hearts for love toward him (CP 7:2-3).
The constraints existing in the Corinthians' relationship with Paul were the result of the Corinthians narrowing their hearts toward him.
They allowed the false teachers' criticisms of Paul to restrict their affection toward him.
Paul saw the Corinthians as his children and he told them to open their hearts toward him, as his was open to them. He wanted his affection for them to be mutual (CP 2Cor 6:13).