2 Corinthians 7:5 cpdv — Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior co…

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"Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior conflicts, interior fears. "

— 2 Corinthians 7:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 7 — Context

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Consider us. We have injured no one; we have corrupted no one; we have defrauded no one.

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I am not saying this to your condemnation. For we have told you before that you are in our hearts: to die together and to live together.

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Great is my confidence in you. Great is my glorying over you. I have been filled with consolation. I have a superabundant joy throughout all our tribulation.

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Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior conflicts, interior fears.

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But God, who consoles the humble, consoled us by the arrival of Titus,

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and not only by his arrival, but also by the consolation with which he was consoled among you. For he brought to us your desire, your weeping, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.

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For though I made you sorrowful by my epistle, I do not repent. And if I did repent, but only for a time, having realized that the same epistle made you sorrowful,

2 Corinthians 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 7:5 say?
2 Corinthians 7:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior conflicts, interior fears. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 7:5 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 7:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 7:5.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 7:5 in?
2 Corinthians 7:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 7:5?
2 Corinthians 7:5 reads (CPDV): “Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior conflicts, interior fears. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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