2 Corinthians 7:5

For, even when we came into Macedonia, no relief at all, had our flesh; but, in every way, were we in tribulation,—without, fightings! within, fears!

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 freedom of speech towards you, great, is my boasting in behalf of you: I am filled with the encouragement, I am greatly superabounding with the joy, in all our tribulation.

6But, he who encourageth them that are brought low, encouraged us,—even God,—by the presence of Titus.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:25Without, shall the sword bereave, In the inmost recesses, terror,—To both young man and virgin, Suckling, with man of grey hairs.

Isaiah 33:12So shall peoples, become, as the burnings of lime,—As thorns lopped off, with fire, shall they be burned.

Jeremiah 8:18When I would have cheered myself against sorrow, Against me, mine own heart sickened:—

Jeremiah 45:3Thou didst say, Surely woe to me! For Yahweh hath added sorrow unto my pain,—I am weary with my moaning, And rest, have I not found!

Acts 20:1But, after the tumult had ceased, Paul, sending for the disciples and exhorting them, took leave, and went forth to be journeying unto Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come unto you, as soon as I have passed 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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