2 Corinthians 2:13

2:13 I had no relief in my spirit, ¹  because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them ²  and set out ³  for Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:22

8:22 And we are sending ⁴  with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

Philemon 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ⁵  a prisoner of Christ Jesus, ⁶  and Timothy our ⁷  brother, to Philemon, our dear friend ⁸  and colaborer,

¹ tn Or “I had no peace of mind.”

² tn Or “I took my leave of them.”

³ tn Since this refers to the outset of a journey, the aorist ἐξῆλθον (exhlqon) is taken ingressively.

⁴ tn This verb has been translated as an epistolary aorist.

⁵ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

⁶ sn The phrase a prisoner of Christ Jesus implies that Paul was being held prisoner because of his testimony for Christ Jesus. Paul’s imprisonment was due to his service to Christ, in the same manner as John was exiled to the Isle of Patmos because of his testimony (Rev 1:9).

⁷ tn “our” is not present in the Greek text, but was supplied to bring out the sense in English.

⁸ tn Grk “dear.” The adjective is functioning as a substantive; i.e., “dear one” or “dear friend.”