I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.
Parallel translations
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.
- NASB I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but saying goodbye to them, I went on to Macedonia.
- NLT But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him.
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Quick answer
Despite the open door, Paul had no peace because Titus was not there with news of Corinth, so he moved on to Macedonia. His concern for the church overrode even a good opportunity.
Overview
Paul's anxiety over the Corinthians and his missing coworker Titus left him too restless to stay, even where ministry was fruitful. His love for the church shaped his decisions more than convenience. This honest account of inner turmoil shows that even great apostles felt deep emotional burdens for those they served.
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- 2 Cor 7:5–6For even when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side. Fightings were outside. Fear was inside.
- 2 Cor 12:18I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit? Didn’t we walk in the same steps?
- Gal 2:3But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.
- 2 Cor 8:16But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
- 2 Cor 8:6So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
- 2 Tim 4:10for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
- Titus 1:4to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
- Gal 2:1Then after a period of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me.
- 2 Cor 8:23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
- Acts 20:1–2After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
- 2 Cor 7:13Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
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