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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
He doth not say that the absence of Titus impeded the salvation of those who were about to come over, nor yet that he neglected those that believed on this account, but that he had no relief, that is, 'I was afflicted, I was distressed for the absence of my brother;' showing how great a matter a brother's absence is; and therefore he departed thence. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Above he mentioned the affliction that befell him in Asia and showed how he was delivered from it; now again he reports that he was grieved by another thing as well, namely that he did not find Titus. For when there is no comforter, things become harder. So why do you accuse me of delay, when I was enduring so many hardships that do not allow us to go where we wish? He says that he went to Troas not without purpose, but "for the gospel," that is, in order to preach. Why then did you preach, but not for long? …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Having stated the first reason for his delay, namely, that he might avoid coming to them in sadness, he now states the second reason, which is the fruit he was producing elsewhere. In regard to this he does two things: first, he mentions his travels; secondly, their result (v. 14). In regard to the first he does two things: first, he mentions the obstacle he met at Troas; secondly, his journey into Macedonia (v. 13b). …
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