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Text -- 2 Corinthians 7:5 (NET)

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7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way– struggles from the outside, fears from within.
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 · Macedonia a Roman province north of Greece which included 10 Roman colonies (IBD),citizens of the province of Macedonia


Dictionary Themes and Topics: War | Titus | REST | PHILIPPI | Minister | Macedonia | ACHAIA | more
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Robertson , Vincent , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: 2Co 7:5 - -- When we had come ( elthontōn hēmōn ). Genitive absolute with second aorist active participle of erchomai . Paul now returns to the incident men...

When we had come ( elthontōn hēmōn ).

Genitive absolute with second aorist active participle of erchomai . Paul now returns to the incident mentioned in 2Co 2:12 before the long digression on the glory of the ministry.

Robertson: 2Co 7:5 - -- Had no relief ( oudemian eschēken anesin ). Perfect active indicative precisely as in 2Co 2:13 which see, "has had no relief"(dramatic perfect).

Had no relief ( oudemian eschēken anesin ).

Perfect active indicative precisely as in 2Co 2:13 which see, "has had no relief"(dramatic perfect).

Robertson: 2Co 7:5 - -- Afflicted ( thlibomenoi ). Present passive participle of thlibō as in 2Co 4:8, but with anacoluthon, for the nominative case agrees not with the ...

Afflicted ( thlibomenoi ).

Present passive participle of thlibō as in 2Co 4:8, but with anacoluthon, for the nominative case agrees not with the genitive hēmōn nor with the accusative hēmas in 2Co 7:6. It is used as if a principal verb as in 2Co 9:11; 2Co 11:6; Rom 12:16 (Moulton, Prolegomena , p. 182; Robertson, Grammar , pp. 1132-35).

Robertson: 2Co 7:5 - -- Without were fightings ( exōthen machai ). Asyndeton and no copula, a parenthesis also in structure. Perhaps pagan adversaries in Macedonia (cf. 1C...

Without were fightings ( exōthen machai ).

Asyndeton and no copula, a parenthesis also in structure. Perhaps pagan adversaries in Macedonia (cf. 1Co 15:32).

Robertson: 2Co 7:5 - -- Within were fears ( esōthen phoboi ). Same construction. "Mental perturbations"(Augustine) as in 2Co 11:28.

Within were fears ( esōthen phoboi ).

Same construction. "Mental perturbations"(Augustine) as in 2Co 11:28.

Vincent: 2Co 7:5 - -- Rest ( ἄνεσιν ) Rev., relief . See on liberty , Act 24:23.

Rest ( ἄνεσιν )

Rev., relief . See on liberty , Act 24:23.

Wesley: 2Co 7:5 - -- That is, we ourselves.

That is, we ourselves.

Wesley: 2Co 7:5 - -- From the heathens.

From the heathens.

Wesley: 2Co 7:5 - -- Furious and cruel oppositions.

Furious and cruel oppositions.

Wesley: 2Co 7:5 - -- From our brethren.

From our brethren.

Wesley: 2Co 7:5 - -- Lest they should be seduced.

Lest they should be seduced.

JFB: 2Co 7:5 - -- Greek, "For also" (for "even"). This verse is thus connected with 2Co 2:12-13, "When I came to Troas, I had no rest in my spirit"; so "also" now, when...

Greek, "For also" (for "even"). This verse is thus connected with 2Co 2:12-13, "When I came to Troas, I had no rest in my spirit"; so "also" now, when I came to Macedonia, my "flesh" had no rest (he, by the term "flesh," excepts his spiritual consolations) from "fightings" with adversaries "without" (1Co 5:12), and from fears for the Corinthian believers "within" the Church, owing to "false brethren" (2Co 11:26). Compare 2Co 4:8; Deu 32:25, to which he seems to allude.

Clarke: 2Co 7:5 - -- 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...

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

Clarke: 2Co 7:5 - -- Our flesh had no rest - So exceedingly anxious was he to know the success of his first epistle to them

Our flesh had no rest - So exceedingly anxious was he to know the success of his first epistle to them

Clarke: 2Co 7:5 - -- Without were fightings - The oppositions of pagans, Jews, and false brethren

Without were fightings - The oppositions of pagans, Jews, and false brethren

Clarke: 2Co 7:5 - -- Within were fears - Uncertain conjectures relative to the success of his epistle; fears lest the severity of it should alienate their affections utt...

Within were fears - Uncertain conjectures relative to the success of his epistle; fears lest the severity of it should alienate their affections utterly from him; fears lest the party of the incestuous person should have prevailed; fears lest the teaching of the false apostle should have perverted their minds from the simplicity of the truth; all was uncertainty, all apprehension; and the Spirit of God did not think proper to remove the causes of these apprehensions in any extraordinary way.

Calvin: 2Co 7:5 - -- 5.For when we had come into Macedonia The heaviness of his grief tends to show, how efficacious the consolation was. “I was pressed on every side,...

5.For when we had come into Macedonia The heaviness of his grief tends to show, how efficacious the consolation was. “I was pressed on every side,” says he, “by afflictions both internal and external. All this, however, has not prevented the joy that you have afforded me from prevailing over it, and even overflowing.” 639 When he says that he had no rest in his flesh, it is as if he had said — “As a man, I had no relief.” 640 For he excepts spiritual consolations, by which he was in the mean time sustained. He was afflicted, therefore, not merely in body, but also in mind, so that, as a man, he experienced nothing but great bitterness of afflictions.

Without were fightings By fightings he means outward assaults, with which his enemies molested him: fears he means the anxieties, that he endured on account of the internal maladies of the Church, for it was not so much by personal as by public evils, that he was disquieted. What he means, then, to say is this — that there were not merely avowed enemies that were hostile to him, but that he endured, nevertheless, much distress in consequence of domestic evils. For he saw how great was the infirmity of many, nay of almost all, and in the mean time what, and how diversified, were the machinations, by which Satan attempted to throw every thing into confusion — how few were wise, how few were sincere, how few were steadfast, and how many, on the other hand, were either mere pretenders, and worthless, or ambitious, or turbulent. Amidst these difficulties, the servants of God must of necessity feel alarmed, and be racked with anxieties; and so much the more on this account — that they are constrained to bear many things silently, that they may consult the peace of the Churches. Hence he expressed himself with propriety when he said — Without were fightings; within were fears. For faithful pastors openly set themselves in opposition to those enemies that avowedly attack Christ’s kingdom, but they are inwardly tormented, and endure secret tortures, when they see the Church afflicted with internal evils, for the exterminating of which they dare not openly sound the trumpet. 641 But although he had almost incessant conflicts, it is probable that he was at that time more severely pressed than usual. The servants of Christ, undoubtedly, have scarcely at any time exemption from fears, and Paul was seldom free from outward fightings; but as he was at that time more violently oppressed, he makes use of the plural number — fightings and fears, meaning that he required to fight in many ways, and against various enemies, and that he had at the same time many kinds of fear.

TSK: 2Co 7:5 - -- when : 2Co 1:16, 2Co 1:17, 2Co 2:13; Act 20:1; 1Co 16:5 our : 2Co 4:8-12, 2Co 11:23-30; Gen 8:9; Isa 33:12; Jer 8:18, Jer 45:3; Mat 11:28-30 troubled ...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Co 7:5 - -- 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, 2...

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 distressed and agitated. We had no rest. The causes of his distress he immediately states.

But we were troubled on every side - In every way. We had no rest in any quarter. We were obliged to enter into harassing labors and strifes there, and we were full of anxiety in regard to you.

Without were fightings - Probably he here refers to fierce opposition, which he met with in prosecuting his work of preaching the gospel. He met there, as he did everywhere, with opposition from Pagans, Jews, and false brethren. Tumults were usually excited wherever he went; and he preached the gospel commonly amidst violent opposition.

Within were fears - Referring probably to the anxiety which he had in regard to the success of the Epistle which he had sent to the church at Corinth. He felt great solicitude on the subject. He had sent Titus there to see what was the state of the church and to witness the effect of his instructions. Titus had not come to him as he had expected, at Troas 2Co 2:13, and he felt the deepest anxiety in regard to him and to the success of his Epistle. His fears were probably that they would be indisposed to exercise the discipline on the offender; or lest the severity of the discipline required should alienate them from him; or lest the party under the influence of the false teachers should prevail. All was uncertainty, and his mind was filled with the deepest apprehension.

Poole: 2Co 7:5 - -- Of this motion of the apostle’ s into Macedonia what he did and suffered there, we have a short account, Act 20:1-38 . He saith his flesh had...

Of this motion of the apostle’ s into Macedonia what he did and suffered there, we have a short account, Act 20:1-38 . He saith his

flesh had no rest he met with incessant storms of persecution; and was

troubled both by Jews and Gentiles in all places where he came.

Without were fightings by persons that were without the Christian church; such were the generality of the Jews and Gentiles;

within were fears and by false brethren within, or with his own fears, lest those violent dealings should be temptations to Christians, being yet tender and young in the faith, to relapse and apostatize.

Haydock: 2Co 7:5 - -- Our flesh, that is, I myself, had no rest, because of the concern I was in about you, after I had written my last letter. (Witham) --- Combats wit...

Our flesh, that is, I myself, had no rest, because of the concern I was in about you, after I had written my last letter. (Witham) ---

Combats without, fears within. Openly persecuted by the pagans, by the Jews, and by false brethren, I was tormented in my interior, by the apprehensions and fears I have just related to you. I was under continual apprehension, that my letter had been written in too severe a tone. I was in doubt whether the incestuous man would submit to the sentence of excommunication, and censure pronounced against him. And I said with myself, will not false teachers undo, and render fruitless all my endeavours to benefit the Church? Will not my letter alienate their minds from me? (Calmet) ---

Our body had no ease, assailed with a deluge of evils from without, by the enemies of the gospel from within, by fears of new persecutions. (Menochius)

Gill: 2Co 7:5 - -- For when we were come into Macedonia,.... Whither Paul went in quest of Titus, not finding him at Troas, 2Co 2:12 and where he met with him, and had t...

For when we were come into Macedonia,.... Whither Paul went in quest of Titus, not finding him at Troas, 2Co 2:12 and where he met with him, and had the agreeable account from him of the state of this church; but here, as elsewhere, they had their troubles:

our flesh had no rest; that is, their outward man, their bodies; they were continually fatigued with preaching, disputing, fighting; what with false teachers, and violent persecutors, they had no rest in their bodies; though, in their souls, they had divine support and spiritual consolation; and it was no small addition to their joy to hear of the flourishing condition of this church:

but were troubled on every side; from every quarter, by all sorts of enemies; see 2Co 4:8.

Without were fightings, within were fears; there seems to be an allusion to Deu 32:25. They had continual combats with false teachers, and furious persecutors, without the church, or in the world, or in their bodies; and within the church, or in themselves, in their own minds, had many fears, lest any should be discouraged by the violence of persecutions, or be drawn aside by the doctrines of the false apostles: and as it was with the apostles in these respects, so it is with private believers: without are fightings; their outward conversation in this life is a warfare; partly with false teachers, with whom they fight the "good fight of faith", contend for the doctrine of faith, using the spiritual weapons of the Scriptures of truth; and partly with the men of the world, to whose rage and contempt they are exposed, and among whom they endure a great fight of afflictions, with patience, and in the exercise of faith, whereby they gain the victory over the world and partly with Satan, their avowed adversary, and implacable enemy, against whom they wrestle in the strength of Christ, making use of the whole armour God provided for them, by the help of which, through divine grace, they come off more than conquerors; and partly with the lusts and corruptions, or open prevailing iniquities which are in the world, to which they oppose themselves, and, by the power of God keeping them, are preserved from: not that their only fightings are thus without; for there is, as it were, a company of two armies within them, sin and grace, flesh and spirit, opposing each other: and hence, as well as from other causes, are "fears within"; about their interest in everlasting love, electing grace, and the covenant of grace; about the presence of God with them, and the truth of grace in them; about their interest in Christ, their sonship, their final perseverance, and enjoyment of the heavenly glory: and though these fears are not their excellencies, but their infirmities, yet this will be more or less their case, till that state takes place, when there will be no more fightings, no more fears.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Co 7:5 Grk “our flesh.”

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Co 7:1-16 - --1 He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;2 and to bear him like affection as he does to them.3 Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declar...

MHCC: 2Co 7:5-11 - --There were fightings without, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern for...

Matthew Henry: 2Co 7:5-11 - -- There seems to be a connection between 2Co 2:13 (where the apostle said he had no rest in his spirit when he found not Titus at Troas) and the fifth...

Barclay: 2Co 7:5-16 - --The connection of this section really goes as far back as 2Co 2:12-13, for it is there that Paul tells how in Troas he had no rest because he did not...

Constable: 2Co 1:12--8:1 - --II. ANSWERS TO INSINUATIONS ABOUT THE SINCERITY OF PAUL'S COMMITMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS AND TO THE MINISTRY 1:12--7:16 ...

Constable: 2Co 6:11--7:5 - --1. An appeal for large-heartedness and consistency 6:11-7:4 Paul now turned to a direct appeal f...

Constable: 2Co 7:5-16 - --2. The encouraging responses of the Corinthians so far 7:5-16 Here Paul rejoiced that the Corint...

Constable: 2Co 7:5-13 - --Paul's encouragement at their response 7:5-13a Paul returned to the subject of his meeting Titus in Macedonia (2:13), which he had left to expound new...

College: 2Co 7:1-16 - --2 CORINTHIANS 7 2. Holiness Demanded (6:14-7:1) (continued) 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, Despite the fact that serious warnings...

McGarvey: 2Co 7:5 - --For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears . [T...

Lapide: 2Co 7:1-16 - --  CHAPTER 7 SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER i. He declares his love, sincerity, and his confidence in the Corinthians. ii. He declares (ver. 6) his jo...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Second Corinthians From Macedonia a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction The Pauline authorship is admitted by all real scholars, though there is ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE following reasons seem to have induced Paul to write this Second Epistle to the Corinthians: (1) That he might explain the reasons for his having ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Outline) THE HEADING; PAUL'S CONSOLATIONS IN RECENT TRIALS IN ASIA; HIS SINCERITY TOWARDS THE CORINTHIANS; EXPLANATION OF HIS NOT HAVING VISITED THEM AS HE HA...

TSK: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The most remarkable circumstance in this Epistle, observes Mr. Scott, is the confidence of the Apostle in the goodness of his cause, and in the power ...

TSK: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Co 7:1, He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life; 2Co 7:2, and to bear him like affection as he does to them; 2Co 7:3, Whereof le...

Poole: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 7

MHCC: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The second epistle to the Corinthians probably was written about a year after the first. Its contents are closely connected with those of the former e...

MHCC: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) (2Co 7:1-4) An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (2Co 7:5-11) He rejoiced in their sorrowing ...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians In his former epistle the apostle had signified his i...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel (2Co 7:1-4). Then the apostle retur...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS TO THE CORINTHIANS The Greatness Of Corinth A glance at the map will show that Corinth was made for greatness. The south...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) Get You Out (2Co_6:14-18; 2Co_7:1) The Accent Of Love (2Co_6:11-13; 2Co_7:2-4) Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy (2Co_7:5-16)

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background First Corinthians did not dispel the problems in th...

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-11 A. Salutation 1:1-2 B. Thanksgiving for c...

Constable: 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book Hou...

Haydock: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. The subject and design of this second Epistle to the Corinthian...

Gill: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS This epistle, according to the subscription at the end of it, was written from Philippi of Macedonia; and though the ...

Gill: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7 This chapter begins with an inference deduced, from what is said in the latter part of the foregoing chapter, engag...

College: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION Studying 2 Corinthians plunges the modern reader back to the real, tumultuous world of early Christianity. The simple ideals of sharing ...

College: 2 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. OPENING - 1:1-2 II. THANKSGIVING - 1:3-11 A. GOD COMFORTS - 1:3-7 B. GOD DELIVERS - 1:8-11 III. DEFENSE OF INTEGRITY - 1:12...

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