2 Corinthians 2:13 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Despite the open door, Paul found no peace because Titus was missing, so he moved on to Macedonia to find him.
What Does 2 Corinthians 2:13 Mean?
Paul could not settle, even in a promising field, because his fellow worker Titus was not there as expected. Anxious for news and for his brother, he said farewell to Troas and crossed over into Macedonia to seek him out.
Here is an apostle honest about his unrest. Love for a friend and concern for the churches left him unable to rest, even amid opportunity. Such tender, restless care is no failure of faith; it is the heart of a true servant, who feels the absence of those he loves as the Lord feels for his own.
2 Corinthians 2:13 in the Original Language
anesis (ἄνεσις), 'rest' -- relief, relaxation, a loosening of inner tension.
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What does 2 Corinthians 2:13 mean?
Despite the open door, Paul found no peace because Titus was missing, so he moved on to Macedonia to find him.