2 Corinthians 7:5 kjv — For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fighting…

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"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."

— 2 Corinthians 7:5, King James Version

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2 Corinthians 7 — Context

2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

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I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

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Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

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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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Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

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And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

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For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

2 Corinthians 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 7:5 say?
2 Corinthians 7:5 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
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 (KJV): “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.” 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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