Philippians
Chapters 2:27-30
Revised Version 1885
27for indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.
28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honour:
30because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.