I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my brother. So I bade them good-bye and started off for Macedonia.

But the God who comforts the down-hearted comforted me by the coming of Titus,

This is what comforts me. In addition to this comfort of mine, I have been made still happier by the happiness of Titus; because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

Although I have been boasting a little to him about you, I have not been put to shame. But as in every matter I have spoken the truth to you, so also my boast to Titus has been proved to be the truth.

With the result that I have been begging Titus that, as he had been the one to begin the work with you, so he should complete among you this grace also.

But thanks be to God who has inspired in the heart of Titus the same zeal on your behalf that I have.

As for Titus, remember that he is a partner of mine, and is also my associate in labors for you. As for the other brothers, remember that they are delegates from the churches, men in whom Christ is glorified.

I urged Titus to go, and with him I sent our brother. Did Titus make gain of you? And did I not walk in the same spirit as he did? Did I not take the very same steps?