Philippians 2:25-30 But I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and co-workman and fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,

ACV⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁵ But I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and co-workman and fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need, ²⁶ since he was longing for you all, and distressed because ye heard that he was sick. ²⁷ For also he was sick, near death, but God was merciful to him, and not only him, but also me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. ²⁸ Therefore I sent him more urgently, so that having seen him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed. ³⁰ Because for sake of the work of the Christ he came near the point of death, handing over his life so that he might fill up the deficiency of your service toward me.