Philippians 2:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ In fact, he was so sick that he nearly died. But God had mercy on him—and not just on him but also on me, because his death would have caused me great sorrow. ²⁸ Therefore, I am sending him immediately so that when you see him again you can be glad and I won’t worry. ²⁹ So welcome him in the Lord with great joy and show great respect for people like him.