2Co 7:5-6 In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears within. (6) But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
Paul’s frame of mind and body before Titus’ arrival was far from placid. He had no rest. The great apostle did not always ride a spiritual crest, which he was not hesitant to admit. He candidly admitted that his conflicts… fears and depression (downcast) were brought on by apparent opposition or persecution in Macedonia, by anxiety about Titus’ well-being, by his reception by the Corinthians, and by their response to his letter.
However, the ample comfort of God more than met his needs through the coming of Titus and the good news he brought. Titus had been well received by the Corinthians. They did love Paul and longed for him and were concerned for him. And they were remorseful (they had deep sorrow) at their failure to support him during his “painful visit”. They had responded positively to his severe letter.
