I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them and set out for Macedonia.

if indeed, after we have put on our heavenly house, we will not be found naked.

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

For if any of the Macedonians should come with me and find that you are not ready to give, we would be humiliated (not to mention you) by this confidence we had in you.

For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.