2 Corinthians 7:5

Translations

Modern

For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For also of our having come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest; but we are being pressed in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Latin

Nam et cum venissemus in Macedoniam, nullam requiem habuit caro nostra, sed omnem tribulationem passi sumus: foris pugnæ, intus timores.

Original

Greek

English

For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Notes

2 Corinthians 7:5–7

Paul felt joy when he met Titus, whose presence was uplifting when he joined Paul in Macedonia (see study note on 2:14–7:4; Acts 20:1–2).
Initially, Paul found no rest (this Greek word is used in 2 Corinthians 2:13, where it means "peace of mind") and faced only conflict, battles, and fear. Paul felt deeply discouraged, but God, who comforts the discouraged, encouraged him (compare Psalms 42:5–6). Titus arrived from Corinth with news that Paul's letter (see 2 Corinthians 2:3–4) had achieved its purpose (7:8–16). This news was the main reason for Paul's joy.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Dealing with Conflict

Related verses

2 Corinthians 2:13
I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
Deuteronomy 32:25
Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man.
Job 18:11
Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.
Galatians 4:11
I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.
2 Corinthians 11:23–30
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.
Matthew 11:28–30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Acts 20:1
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 4:8–12
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Galatians 4:19–20
My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
1 Corinthians 15:31
I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jeremiah 6:25
Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side.

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Macedonia Paul the Apostle Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Macedonia: Revisits Titus with Paul in Macedonia (See Postscript to 2Co) War: Comforted by God In Warfare of Saints: Saints: Comforted by God In

2 Corinthians 7:5

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