2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side. Fightings were outside. Fear was inside.

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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 of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

6Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:25Outside the sword will bereave, and in the rooms, terror on both young man and virgin, the nursing infant with the gray-haired man.

Isaiah 33:12The peoples will be like the burning of lime, like thorns that are cut down and burned in the fire.

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

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

Acts 20:1After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing 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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