but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted me by the coming of Titus,

That is why I am so comforted. With all my own comfort, I was still more overjoyed at the gladness of Titus, for his mind has been set at rest by you all.

If I did express some pride in you to him, I have had no reason to be ashamed of it, but just as all I said to you was true, my boasting before Titus has also proved true.

This has led me to urge Titus to complete the arrangements he had formerly begun among you for this gracious undertaking.

Thank God, he puts the same devotion to you that I feel into Titus' heart,

So as far as Titus is concerned, he is my partner and comrade in my work for you, while these brothers of ours represent the churches, and are a credit to Christ.

I asked Titus to go and I sent his brother with him. Did Titus make anything out of you? Did not he and I act in the same spirit, and take the very same steps?