2 Corinthians 7:5
For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, but [we were] afflicted on every side; without [were] fightings, within [were] fears.
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In Context
6Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, [even] God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:25Without shall the sword bereave, And in the chambers terror; [It shall destroy] 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 didst say, Woe is me now! for Jehovah hath 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 sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I 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 →