2 Corinthians 7:5

For when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest; but we were oppressed on every side: without were battles, within were fears.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 plainness of speech to you, great is my boasting of you; I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our affliction.

6But God, who comforts those who are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

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Cross References

Acts 20:1After the tumult had ceased, Paul called the disciples to him, and bade them farewell, and departed, in order to go into Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I intend to go 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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