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.

But their minds were hardened, for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains, because in Christ it passes away.

For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.

Therefore 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.

Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God's Good News free of charge?

Why? Because I don't love you? God knows.