2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had not one relief, but being oppressed in everything: battles outside, fears within.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

In Context

4Great is my boldness toward you, great is my pride for you. I have been filled with encouragement. I over-abound with joy in all our affliction.

6Nevertheless God, who encourages the lowly, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:25Outside the sword shall bereave, and in the chambers terror, [to] both young man and virgin, the suckling with the man of gray hairs.

Isaiah 33:12And the peoples shall be as the burnings of lime, as thorns cut down that are burned in the fire.

Jeremiah 8:18Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! My heart is faint within me.

Jeremiah 45:3Thou said, Woe is me now! For LORD has added sorrow to my pain. I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest.

Acts 20:1And after the uproar ceased, Paul having summoned the disciples and having embraced them, he departed to go into Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I do pass through Macedonia.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:2-5

Progressive Holiness. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful… Read the whole commentary →

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