Two attitudes that Paul displays, first in Troas and then in Macedonia.

1A.  PAUL’S CONCERN (12-13)

Three things about the concern Paul expresses in these two verses.

1B.  First, notice the place of Paul’s concern

2B.  Now, notice the provocation of Paul’s concern

3B.  Third, notice the power of this concern of Paul’s

2A.  PAUL’S CONCESSION (14-17)

1B.  The object of his thanks

2B.  Note the observation of his thanks with regard to four things:

1C.  First, Paul concedes success in the ministry (14a)

2C.  Second, Paul concedes savour in the ministry (14b)

3C.  Third, Paul concedes sufficiency for the ministry (15-16)

4C.  Finally, Paul concedes sincerity in his message (17)