2 Corinthians 2 · Verse 13

2 Corinthians 2:13

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.
2 Corinthians 2:13, King James Version

2 Corinthians 2:13 in other translations

BSBI 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.
WEBI had no relief for my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.
ASVI had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
YLTI 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;
DARBYI had no rest in my spirit at not finding Titus my brother; but bidding them adieu, I came away to Macedonia.
BBEI had no rest in my spirit because Titus my brother was not there: so I went away from them, and came into Macedonia.
WebsterI 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.

What does 2 Corinthians 2:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
13. 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.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. 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 labour, yet such was my anxiety to hear from you, that I left them.

I went from thence into Macedonia. 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 labour, 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.

(c) "no rest in my spirit" 2Cor 7:5,6

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 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 2Cor 8:6, 2Cor 8:7.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

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…

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2 Corinthians 2:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

οὐκouknotG3756
ἔσχηκαeschēkaI have hadG2192
ἄνεσινanesinrestG425
τῷtōin theG3588
πνεύματίpneumatispiritG4151
μουmouof mineG3165
τῷtōin theG3588
μὴmēnotG3361
εὑρεῖνheureinfindingG2147
μεmemyG3165
ΤίτονTitonTitusG5103
τὸνtontheG3588
ἀδελφόνadelphonbrotherG80
μου,mouof mine,G3165
ἀλλ᾽all᾽insteadG235
ἀποταξάμενοςapotaxamenoshaving taken leave ofG657
αὐτοῖςautoisthemG846
ἐξῆλθονexēlthonI went outG1831
εἰςeistoG1519
Μακεδονίαν.¶MakedonianMacedonia.G3109

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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 2:13

  • 2 Corinthians 7:5-6

    For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

  • 2 Corinthians 12:18

    I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

  • Galatians 2:1

    Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

  • 2 Timothy 4:10

    For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:6

    Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

  • Galatians 2:3

    But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:16

    But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:23

    Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

  • Titus 1:4

    To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

  • Acts 20:1-2

    And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

  • 2 Corinthians 7:13

    Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
no rest.
7:5,6
Titus.
8:6,16,23; 12:18; Ga 2:1,3; 2Ti 4:10; Tit 1:4
I went.
Ac 20:1,2

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 2:12

    Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13

    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.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:14

    Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

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2 Corinthians 2:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		No tuve reposo en mi espíritu, por no haber hallado á Tito mi hermano: así, despidiéndome de ellos, partí para Macedonia.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		je n’ai point eu de repos dans mon esprit, parce que je n’ai pas trouvé Tite, mon frère; mais, ayant pris congé d’eux, je suis parti pour la Macédoine.
German
Elberfelder 1871		hatte ich keine Ruhe in meinem Geiste, weil ich Titus, meinen Bruder, nicht fand, sondern ich nahm Abschied von ihnen und zog fort nach Macedonien.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		non habui requiem spiritui meo, eo quod non invenerim Titum fratrem meum, sed valefaciens eis, profectus sum in Macedoniam.