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11 O Corinthians, we have spoken frankly to you; our heart is opened wide. 12 You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections. 13 In return (I speak as to my children) you also be open.

The Temple of the Living God

14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? What communion has light with darkness? 15 What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what part has he who believes with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said:

“I will live in them
    and walk in them.
I will be their God,
    and they shall be My people.”[a]

17 Therefore,

“Come out from among them
    and be separate,
        says the Lord.
Do not touch what is unclean,
    and I will receive you.”[b]

18 “I will be a Father to you,
    and you shall be My sons and daughters,
        says the Lord Almighty.”[c]

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