2 Corinthians 7:5 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →When Paul reached Macedonia he found no relief, beset by conflicts around him and fears within him.
What Does 2 Corinthians 7:5 Mean?
Paul now tells the story behind his joy. Arriving in Macedonia, he was worn down in body and pressed on all sides. The trouble came from two directions at once.
Outside there were struggles and opposition; inside there were anxieties, not least his deep concern for how the Corinthians had received his earlier letter. Paul does not hide his weakness or pretend to a serene calm he did not feel. His honesty assures every believer that fear and weariness are not signs of lost faith -- and it sets the stage for the comfort God was about to send.
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What does 2 Corinthians 7:5 mean?
When Paul reached Macedonia he found no relief, beset by conflicts around him and fears within him.