Translations
Modern
Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.
Traditional
For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.
Literal
For if I have boasted anything to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting to Titus became truth.
Latin
…et si quid apud illum de vobis gloriatus sum, non sum confusus: sed sicut omnia vobis in veritate locuti sumus, ita et gloriatio nostra, quæ fuit ad Titum, veritas facta est,
Original
Greek
English
Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.
Notes
Paul remained hopeful about the outcome of Titus's trip to Corinth, even though he was afraid.
The Corinthians welcomed and obeyed Titus, who was Paul's representative. This made Titus fond of them and pleased Paul. The crisis in Corinth ended, and Paul felt confident everything was fine.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Titus: Gentile convert and companion of Paul
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Paul the Apostle Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to
Topics
Affections: should be Set Upon the People of God The Affections: should be Set: Upon the People of God Titus: Paul's Love For Truth: Ministers should Approve Themselves By