27 Indeed he was sick, near death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him, but also on me, lest I should have had sorrow upon sorrow.
28 Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again, you may rejoice and I may be less sorrowful.
29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy. And hold such ones in high regard,
30 because for the work of Christ he was near death, not regarding his life, endeavoring to make up for your lack of service toward me.