I had no relief in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but, taking my leave of them, I came away into Macedonia.

But, he who encourageth them that are brought low, encouraged us, - even God, - by the presence of Titus.

For this cause, have we received encouragement. In addition to our encouragement, however, much more abundantly, have we rejoiced over the joy of Titus, - that his spirit hath received refreshment from you all,

That, if in anything - unto him - in your behalf - I have boasted, I have not been put to shame; but, as, all things, in truth, we told you, so, even our boasting before Titus, turned out to be, truth.

To the end we should exhort Titus, in order that, according as he before made a beginning, so, he should also complete unto you this favour also.

Thanks, however, unto God! - who is putting the same earnestness in your behalf in the heart of Titus,

Whether as regardeth Titus, he is a partner of mine, and, towards you, a fellow-worker. or our brethren, apostles of assemblies, and Christ's glory.

I exhorted Titus, and sent with him the brother, - Did, Titus, overreach you? Was it not, in the same spirit, we walked? Was it not, in the same steps?