Philippians 2:27-30 Indeed he was sick and near to death. But God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁷ Indeed he was sick and near to death. But God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. ²⁸ I have sent him quickly, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy. Hold such in honor ³⁰ because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.