2 Corinthians 2:13 net — I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for…

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"I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia."

— 2 Corinthians 2:13, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 2 — Context

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If you forgive anyone for anything, I also forgive him– for indeed what I have forgiven(if I have forgiven anything) I did so for you in the presence of Christ,

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so that we may not be exploited by Satan(for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

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Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me,

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I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia.

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Apostolic Ministry But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.

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For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing–

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to the latter an odor from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?

2 Corinthians 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 2:13 say?
2 Corinthians 2:13 in the NET Bible reads: “I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 2:13 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 2:13.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 2:13 in?
2 Corinthians 2:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 2:13?
2 Corinthians 2:13 reads (NET): “I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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