2 Corinthians 2:12

“Furthermore, when I came to Troas, etc..] The apostle proceeds, in this latter part of the chapter, to take notice of and remove the charge of ostentation and insincerity in preaching the Gospel, and hints at other reasons of his not coming to Corinth; particularly that he took a journey to Troas, expecting to meet with Titus there, who was to give him an account of the affairs of the church at Corinth, which he was desirous of knowing before he went thither; but missing of Titus, is uneasy, and goes for Macedonia; though he was first detained awhile at Troas, having a good opportunity of preaching the Gospel there, with a prospect of success. Troas was a city of the lesser Asia near the…”

“Paul expected to meet Titus at Troas, to receive the tidings as to the effect of his first Epistle on the Corinthian Church; but, disappointed in his expectation there, he passed on to Macedonia, where he met him at last (Co2 7:5-7) The history (Acts) does not record his passing through Troas, in going from Ephesus to Macedonia; but it does in coming from that country (Act 20:6); also, that he had disciples there (Act 20:7), which accords with the Epistle (Co2 2:12, "a door was opened unto me of the Lord"). An undesigned coincidence marking genuineness [PALEY, HorÃ&brvbr PaulinÃ&brvbr]. Doubtless Paul had fixed a time with Titus to meet him at Troas; and had desired him, if detained so as…”

“Furthermore - But (δὲ de). This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply continuative or explanatory. Here, it is designed to continue or explain the statement before made of his deep affection for the church, and his interest in its affairs. He therefore tells them that when he came to Troas, and was favored there with great success, and was engaged in a manner most likely of all others to interest his feelings and to give him joy, yet he was deeply distressed because he had not heard, as he expected, from them; but so deep was his anxiety that he left Troas and went into…”

“Now when I came to Troas - It seems, in that passage from Asia to Macedonia, of which a short account is given, Act 20:1-2. Even though a door was opened to me - That is, there was free liberty to speak, and many were willing to hear: yet, 2 Corinthians 2:13”

“2:12-13 After the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–20:1), Paul went to the seaport of Troas (Acts 20:5). He was impatient to get news from Titus about the result of the severe but tearful letter (2 Cor 2:4), and he crossed over to Macedonia in northern Greece to find him.”

“when: Act 16:8, Act 20:1-6, Act 20:8 and a: Act 14:27; Co1 16:9; Col 4:3; Rev 3:7, Rev 3:8 2 Corinthians 2:13”