2 Corinthians 2:12

Translations

Modern

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,

Traditional

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

Literal

Now having come to Troas for the gospel of Christ, a door also having been opened to me in the Lord,

Latin

Cum venissem autem Troadem propter Evangelium Christi, et ostium mihi apertum esset in Domino,

Original

Greek

English

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,

Notes

2 Corinthians 2:12–13

After the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–20:1), Paul traveled to the seaport of Troas (Acts 20:5). He was eager to hear from Titus about the outcome of the serious but emotional letter (2 Corinthians 2:4), so he went to Macedonia in northern Greece to meet him.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Acts 16:8
So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
Acts 14:27
When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Colossians 4:3
…as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Revelation 3:7–8
To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.
1 Corinthians 16:9
…because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
Acts 20:1–6
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—
Acts 20:8
Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Troas: A city in Asia Minor, visited by Paul

Glossary

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

Topics

Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Christ Troas: Paul Visits

2 Corinthians 2:12

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