13 my spirit ⁱwas not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

6 But ^sGod, who comforts the downcast, ^tcomforted us by the coming of Titus,

13 Therefore ^bwe are comforted.

And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit ^chas been refreshed by you all. 14 For ^dwhatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you ^ewas true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true.

6 Accordingly, ⁿwe urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you ^othis act of grace.

Commendation of Titus

16 But ^zthanks be to God, ^awho put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you.

23 As for Titus, he is ^jmy partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers¹ of the churches, the glory of Christ.

18 ^dI urged Titus to go, and sent ^ethe brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?