2 Corinthians 2:13

Translations

Modern

I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

Traditional

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Literal

I have had no rest in my spirit in my not finding Titus my brother, but having taken leave of them, I went out to Macedonia.

Latin

…non habui requiem spiritui meo, eo quod non invenerim Titum fratrem meum, sed valefaciens eis, profectus sum in Macedoniam.

Original

Greek

English

I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

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) Titus

Related verses

2 Corinthians 7:5–6
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
2 Corinthians 12:18
I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?
Galatians 2:1
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.
2 Corinthians 8:23
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Galatians 2:3
Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.
2 Timothy 4:10
…because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.
2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
2 Corinthians 7:13
On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
Acts 20:1–2
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

People

Titus: Gentile convert and companion of Paul

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

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

Topics

Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Macedonia: Revisits Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Titus: Paul's Love For

2 Corinthians 2:13

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