5-6. I cannot express to you the great gladness and joy of my heart on meeting Titus in Macedonia.
7. I was oppressed beyond measure, fightings without, and fears within — my flesh had no rest, in every possible direction loomed danger and difficulty, and God delivered me, even as He delivers the meek and hears the cry of the helpless. Titus came to me with news of you; and my heart was comforted and strengthened, nay, it overflows with gratitude and joy, as I remember your utter loyalty, and perfect devotion. All my sufferings lifted in the understanding of your love which his news brought to me.
8. My letter pained you, but I do not repent of that now. Though it pained me before, my sorrow now is gone.