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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When we had come (ελθοντων ημων). Genitive absolute with second aorist active participle of ερχομα. Paul now returns to the incide…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For, when we were come into Macedonia. For the reasons that led Paul to go into Macedonia, see the comments on [Reference 2 Corinthians 1:…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For, when we were come into Macedonia . . .—His feeling has led him back to the narrative from which he had digressed in …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

At this point Paul resumes the account of his movements broken off at 2:13. Although he expected to meet Titus when he (Paul) arrived in Macedonia,…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For when we had come into Macedonia, the heaviness of his grief tends to show how effective the consolation was. "I was pressed on every s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For when we were come into Macedonia
From where Paul went in quest of Titus, not finding him at Troas, ([Reference 2…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There were fightings outside, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …

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