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2 Corinthians 2:13

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 2:12-17

After these directions concerning the excommunicated person the apostle makes a long digression, to give the Corinthians an account of his travels and labours for the furtherance of the gospel, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I had no rest in my spirit i.e. the higher and nobler part of his being, superior to the soul. Cf. 1Co 2:14-15 and notes. Also 1Co 15:44-46.

because I found not Titus my brother Titus (see ch. 2Co…