What did Paul do when he lost track of Titus at Troas?
When Paul lost track of Titus, he had no rest in his spirit. Taking his leave of the brethren, he went from thence into Macedonia, obedient to the Lord's call to preach the Gospel, even though he did not know what had happened to Titus.
Les explains that Paul was heartbroken and distressed because Titus had not been able to keep his appointment. Yet, in spite of having lost track of Titus and having no way of knowing what had happened to him, Paul was obedient to the Lord's call to go across the Aegean and begin his ministry in Macedonia. Les points out that Paul was just as human as we are—he had the same passions, appetites, and feelings, and he could get down and get rejoicing. This is a tremendous lesson. As II Corinthians 2:14 says, "Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph."
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
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Was it Titus or Timothy that Paul was supposed to meet at Troas?
The person Paul was supposed to have met at Troas was Titus, not Timothy, and the account is in 2 Corinthians chapter 2, verse 13.
Who was Paul supposed to meet at Troas and where is it recorded?
At Troas Paul was supposed to have met Titus (not Timothy), and the account is found in 2 Corinthians chapter 2, verse 13.