• 2 Corinthians 2:13
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 13 οὐκ not ἔσχηκα I have had ἄνεσιν letting go up τῷ to the πνεύματί spirit μου of me τῷ to the μὴ not εὑρεῖν to find με me Τίτον Titus τὸν the ἀδελφόν brother μου, of me, ἀλλὰ but ἀποταξάμενος having set self off αὐτοῖς to them ἐξῆλθον I went out εἰς into Μακεδονίαν. Macedonia.

  • 2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:13

      my spirit felt no relief because of not finding Titus: While in Ephesus, Paul wrote 1 Corinthians. That letter contained much strong counsel. He then sent Titus to Corinth to assist in the collection for the needy brothers in Judea. (2Co 8:1-6) Paul had hoped to meet up later with Titus in Troas, but not finding him there, Paul said: “My spirit felt no relief.” Perhaps Paul was disappointed at being unable to learn from Titus how the Corinthians reacted to his strong letter. Paul openly shared his emotions with the Corinthian Christians, showing how deeply he cared for them. He then “departed for Macedonia,” where Titus met him with good news. To Paul’s great relief and joy, the congregation had reacted favorably to the apostle’s counsel.​—2Co 7:5-7; see study note on 2Co 7:5.