2 Corinthians 2:13

THE MESSAGE

Parallel Translations

Simplified Cowboy Version
But I was restless because my pard, Titus, hadn't showed up yet. So I saddled up and headed for Macedonia to find him.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went on to Macedonia.

Legacy Standard Bible
I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother. But saying farewell to them, I went on to Macedonia.

Bible in Basic English
I had no rest in my spirit because Titus my brother was not there: so I went away from them, and came into Macedonia.

Darby Translation
I had no rest in my spirit at not finding Titus my brother; but bidding them adieu, I came away to Macedonia.

Christian Standard Bible®
I had no rest in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus, but I said good-bye to them and left for Macedonia.

World English Bible
I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn't find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; so taking leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Weymouth's New Testament
yet, obtaining no relief for my spirit because I did not find our brother Titus, I bade them farewell and went on into Macedonia.

King James Version (1611)
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother, but taking my leaue of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Literal Translation
I had no ease in my spirit at my not finding my brother Titus, but saying farewell to them, I went out to Macedonia.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I had no rest in my sprete, because I founde not Titus my brother: but I toke my leue of them, and wente awaye in to Macedonia.

Mace New Testament (1729)
I was so uneasy in my mind for not finding Titus my brother, that taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Amplified Bible
my spirit could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there; so saying goodbye to them, I left for Macedonia.

American Standard Version
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Revised Standard Version
but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedo'nia.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
I had no rest in my sprete because I founde not Titus my brother: but toke my leave of them and went awaye into Macedonia.

Update Bible Version
I had no relief for my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Webster's Bible Translation
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Young's Literal Translation
I have not had rest to my spirit, on my not finding Titus my brother, but having taken leave of them, I went forth to Macedonia;

New Century Version
But I had no peace, because I did not find my brother Titus. So I said good-bye to them at Troas and went to Macedonia.

New English Translation
I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia.

Berean Standard Bible
I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

Contemporary English Version
But I was worried when I didn't find my friend Titus there. So I left the other followers and went on to Macedonia.

Complete Jewish Bible
I could not rest, because I failed to find my brother Titus. So I left the people there and went on to Macedonia.

English Standard Version
my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

Geneva Bible (1587)
I had no rest in my spirit, because I founde not Titus my brother, but tooke my leaue of them, and went away into Macedonia.

George Lamsa Translation
I could not rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; hence I took leave of them, and left for Mac-e-do''ni-a.

Hebrew Names Version
I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn't find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

International Standard Version
But my spirit could not find any relief, because I couldn't find Titus, my brother. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.2 Corinthians 7:5-6;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
I had no rest in my spirit because I found not Titos my brother. But leaving them, I went forth to Makedunia.

Murdock Translation
there was no quietude in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: and I took leave of them, and went into Macedonia.

New King James Version
I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.

New Living Translation
But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn't yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him.

New Life Bible
I was worried because I could not find our brother Titus. After saying good-bye, I went on my way to the country of Macedonia.

English Revised Version
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

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

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but bidding them farewell, I went into Macedonia.

King James Version
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Lexham English Bible
I did not experience rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother, but saying farewell to them, I departed for Macedonia.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
I had no rest in my spirite, because I founde not Titus my brother, but toke my leaue of them, and went away into Macedonia.

Easy-to-Read Version
But I had no peace because I did not find my brother Titus. So I said goodbye and went to Macedonia.

New American Standard Bible
I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but saying goodbye to them, I went on to Macedonia.

Good News Translation
But I was deeply worried, because I could not find our brother Titus. So I said good-bye to the people there and went on to Macedonia.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y hadde not rest to my spirit, for Y foond not my brother Tite, but Y seide to hem farewel, and Y passide in to Macedonye.

Contextual Overview

¹²When I arrived in Troas to proclaim the Message of the Messiah, I found the place wide open: God had opened the door; all I had to do was walk through it. But when I didn't find Titus waiting for me with news of your condition, I couldn't relax. Worried about you, I left and came on to Macedonia province looking for Titus and a reassuring word on you. And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse. This is a terrific responsibility. Is anyone competent to take it on? No—but at least we don't take God's Word, water it down, and then take it to the streets to sell it cheap. We stand in Christ's presence when we speak; God looks us in the face. We get what we say straight from God and say it as honestly as we can. ¹⁵ That's why I decided not to make another visit that could only be painful to both of us. If by merely showing up I would put you in an embarrassingly painful position, how would you then be free to cheer and refresh me? That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming—so I wouldn't have to spend a miserable time disappointing the very friends I had looked forward to cheering me up. I was convinced at the time I wrote it that what was best for me was also best for you. As it turned out, there was pain enough just in writing that letter, more tears than ink on the parchment. But I didn't write it to cause pain; I wrote it so you would know how much I care—oh, more than care—love you! Now, regarding the one who started all this—the person in question who caused all this pain—I want you to know that I am not the one injured in this as much as, with a few exceptions, all of you. So I don't want to come down too hard. What the majority of you agreed to as punishment is punishment enough. Now is the time to forgive this man and help him back on his feet. If all you do is pour on the guilt, you could very well drown him in it. My counsel now is to pour on the love. The focus of my letter wasn't on punishing the offender but on getting you to take responsibility for the health of the church. So if you forgive him, I forgive him. Don't think I'm carrying around a list of personal grudges. The fact is that I'm joining in with your forgiveness, as Christ is with us, guiding us. After all, we don't want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we're not oblivious to his sly ways! When I arrived in Troas to proclaim the Message of the Messiah, I found the place wide open: God had opened the door; all I had to do was walk through it. But when I didn't find Titus waiting for me with news of your condition, I couldn't relax. Worried about you, I left and came on to Macedonia province looking for Titus and a reassuring word on you. And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse. ¹⁶This is a terrific responsibility. Is anyone competent to take it on? No—but at least we don't take God's Word, water it down, and then take it to the streets to sell it cheap. We stand in Christ's presence when we speak; God looks us in the face. We get what we say straight from God and say it as honestly as we can.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

no rest: 2 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 7:6

Titus: 2 Corinthians 8:6, 2 Corinthians 8:16, 2 Corinthians 8:23, 2 Corinthians 12:18, Galatians 2:1, Galatians 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:10, Titus 1:4

I went: Acts 20:1, Acts 20:2

Reciprocal: Exodus 4:14 - cometh Daniel 6:19 - General John 13:21 - he was Acts 16:10 - immediately Acts 19:22 - Macedonia Acts 21:6 - taken Philippians 2:25 - my brother 1 Thessalonians 3:1 - when 1 Thessalonians 3:2 - our brother

Cross-References

Genesis 10:6
The sons of Ham: Cush, Egypt, Put, Canaan.

Isaiah 11:11
Also on that day, the Master for the second time will reach out to bring back what's left of his scattered people. He'll bring them back from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Ethiopia, Elam, Sinar, Hamath, and the ocean islands.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

I had no rest in my spirit,.... Though there was such a door opened to preach the Gospel, and such an opportunity of doing good, yet he was greatly distressed in his mind; very restless and uneasy in his spirit, and could not be satisfied to stay; which shows, that though he was so great a man, he was but a man, and of like passions with others: and the occasion of this dissatisfaction and uneasiness was,

because, says he,

I found not Titus my brother; whom he so styles, not merely because he was a fellow Christian, but because he was a fellow labourer in the Gospel; and by calling him so, puts an honour upon him, and expresses his affliction for him: now not finding him as he expected, he grew uneasy: not that he wanted him as an interpreter for him, or his assistance in preaching the Gospel at Troas, where so many were inclined to hear the word; but because he was exceedingly desirous of knowing from him the state of affairs in the church at Corinth; so that this whole account is given, to show his affectionate concern for, and care of that church: which he goes on with, saying,

but taking my leave of them; the disciples at Troas, and ordering and prescribing, as the word here used signifies, how things should be managed for the best after his departure; for as there was a door opened for the ministry of the word, it cannot be thought he would leave it thus, without fixing proper persons to go on with the work, and proper directions how to conduct themselves; and very likely he ordained Carpus to be their elder, bishop, or overseer: and having done this, he

went into Macedonia; in quest of Titus, whom he so earnestly desired to see, and by whose coming to him he was greatly refreshed and comforted; see 2 Corinthians 7:5.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I had no rest in my spirit - I was disappointed, sad, deeply anxious. Though the work in which I was engaged was that which usually gives me my highest joy, yet such was my anxiety to learn the state of things in Corinth, and the success of my letter, and to see Titus, whom I was expecting, that I had comparatively no peace, and no comfort.

But taking my leave of them - Though so many considerations urged me to stay; though there was such a promising field of labor, yet such was my anxiety to hear from you, that I left them.

I went from thence into Macedonia - see the note, Acts 16:9. I went over where I expected to find Titus, and to learn the state of your affairs. This is one of the few instances in which Paul left an inviting field of labor, and where there was a prospect of signal success, to go to another place. It is adduced here to show the deep interest which he had in the church at Corinth, and his anxiety to learn what was their condition. It shows that there may be cases where it is proper for ministers to leave a field of great and inviting usefulness, to go to another field and to engage in another part of the great vineyard.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 2 Corinthians 2:13. I had no rest in my spirit — I was so concerned for you, through the love I bear you, that I was greatly distressed because I did not find Titus returned to give me an account of your state.

But taking my leave of them — I went thence into Macedonia, expecting to find him there; and thither he did come; and gave me a joyous account of your state. See 2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 8:7.