I had no test in my spirit on my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I went forth unto Macedonia.

For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were fears.

and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more.

And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not [merely] for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God.

So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would perfect in you this grace also.

According as it is written, "He that [gathered] much had no more than others, and he who [gathered] little, had no less."

For I know your readiness of mind, for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many.