Philippians 2:27-30 For indeed he was sick near unto death, but God had mercy on him and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

EJ2000⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁷ For indeed he was sick near unto death, but God had mercy on him and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. ²⁸ I sent him, therefore, the more carefully, that when ye see him again, ye may rejoice and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness and esteem such ³⁰ because for the work of the Christ he was near unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.