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For indeed we having come to Macedonia[a], our flesh had no rest, but we were being afflicted in every way— battles[b] outside, fears inside. But the One comforting the downcast[c], God, comforted us by the coming of Titus; and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted over you while reporting to us your yearning, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced more.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:5 This resumes from 2:13.
  2. 2 Corinthians 7:5 Or, fights, conflicts.
  3. 2 Corinthians 7:6 Or, lowly, humble.

For when we came into Macedonia,(A) we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn(B)—conflicts on the outside, fears within.(C) But God, who comforts the downcast,(D) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(E) and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

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