Even after we arrived in Macedonia, we did not have any rest. There were troubles everywhere, quarrels with others, fears in our hearts.

But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us with the coming of Titus.

So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love.

How we thank God for making Titus as eager as we are to help you!

As for Titus, he is my partner and works with me to help you; as for the other brothers who are going with him, they represent the churches and bring glory to Christ.

I begged Titus to go, and I sent the other believer with him. Would you say that Titus took advantage of you? Do not he and I act from the very same motives and behave in the same way?

Fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.

My companion Titus, even though he is Greek, was not forced to be circumcised,

Demas fell in love with this present world and has deserted me, going off to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

I write to Titus, my true son in the faith that we have in common. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.

After the uproar died down, Paul called together the believers and with words of encouragement said good-bye to them. Then he left and went on to Macedonia.

He went through those regions and encouraged the people with many messages. Then he came to Achaia,