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2 Corinthians 7:5

2 Corinthians 7:5
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For when we were come into Macedonia,.... Whither Paul went in quest of Titus, not finding him at Troas, Co2 2:12 and where he met with him, and had the agreeable account from him of the state of this…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For when we were come into Macedonia - For the reasons which induced Paul to go into Macedonia; see the notes on 2Co 1:16; compare the notes, 2Co 2:12-13. Our flesh had no rest - We were exceedingly…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When we were come into Macedonia - St. Paul, having left Ephesus, came to Troas, where he stopped some time; afterwards he came to Macedonia, whence he wrote this epistle,

Our flesh had no rest - So…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 7:5-11

There seems to be a connection between Co2 2:13 (where the apostle said he had no rest in his spirit when he found not Titus at Troas) and the fifth verse of this chapter: and so great was his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For, when we were come into Macedonia See Act 20:1 and ch. 2Co 2:13.

our flesh had no rest The word translated restmeans rather ease, remission of care. The phrase is precisely the same as in ch. 2Co…