For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which came upon us in Asia, that we were exceedingly oppressed, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.

And when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of the Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,

For when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest; but we were oppressed on every side: without were battles, within were fears.

for the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied my wants; and in every thing I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and will continue to keep myself.