2 Corinthians 2:13

2 Corinthians 2:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:13

11so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes). 12Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me, 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. 14But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place. 15For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing –

2 Corinthians 2:13 word by word

οὐκ ἔσχηκα ἄνεσιν τῷ πνεύματί μου τῷ μὴ εὑρεῖν με Τίτον τὸν ἀδελφόν μου, ἀλλ᾽ ἀποταξάμενος αὐτοῖς ἐξῆλθον εἰς Μακεδονίαν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• I hadἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• noοὐou · noG3756
• restἄνεσιςanesis · restG425
• inπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• foundεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
• notμήmē · notG3361
• TitusΤίτοςTitos · TitusG5103
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• taking my leaveἀποτάσσωapotassomai · to leaveG657
• of themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• I went from thenceἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:13

• 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way – struggles from the outside, fears from within.
• 2 Corinthians 8:6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.
• 2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to visit you and I sent our brother along with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit? Did we not behave in the same way?
• Galatians 2:1Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too.
• 2 Timothy 4:10For Demas deserted me, since he loved the present age, and he went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.
• Acts 20:1After the disturbance had ended, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them and saying farewell, he left to go to Macedonia.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13I 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.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13I 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-17Verses 12-17 A believer's triumphs are all in Christ. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a Christian's joy and rejoicing. In ancient triumphs, abundance of perfumes and sweet odours were used; so the name and salvation of Jesus, as ointment poured out, was a sweet savour diffused in every place. Unto some, the gospel is a savour of death unto death. They reject it to their ruin. Unto others, the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13After the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–20:1), Paul traveled to the seaport of Troas (Acts 20:5). He was eager to hear from Titus about the outcome of the serious but emotional letter (2 Corinthians 2:4), so he went to Macedonia in northern Greece to meet him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. no rest in my spirit--rather, "no rest for my spirit" (Ge 8:9). As here his "spirit" had no rest; so in 2Co 7:5, his "flesh." His "spirit" under the Holy Spirit, hence, concluded that it was not necessary to avail himself of the "door" of usefulness at Troas any longer. taking ... leave of them--the disciples at Troas.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 2:13

• Brother
• Love
• Macedonia
• Titus
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Macedonia
• Titus
• Manius; Titus
• Titus; Titius Justus
• Advantage
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Determine
• Sufficient
• Church Government

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings