3. I do not say this to blame you. I told you before that we love you so much we would live or die with you.
4. I feel that I can tell you anything. I am very proud of you. Even with all the troubles we have had, I am greatly encouraged and feel very happy.
5. When we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. We found trouble all around us. We had fighting on the outside and fear on the inside.
6. But God encourages those who are troubled, and he certainly encouraged us by bringing Titus to us.