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I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I had no relief (ουκ εσχηκα ανεσιν). Perfect active indicative like that in 1:9, vivid dramatic recital, not to be treated as "for…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I had no rest in my spirit. I was disappointed, sad, and deeply anxious. Although the work I was engaged in usually gives me my highest jo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I had no rest in my spirit.—Instead of coming himself straight from Ephesus, as he had at first intended (and had probabl…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This is the final section in Paul’s explanation of his recent conduct (see the introduction for more on the historical events). Titus had been disp…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I had no rest in my spirit Though there was such a door opened to preach the Gospel, and such an opportunity of doing goo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having given the first reason for his delay—that he might avoid coming to them in sadne —the Apostle now gives the second reason: the fruit he was …

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