Philippians 2:27-29

Darby Translation

²⁷ for he was also sick close to death, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

²⁸ I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that *I* might be the less sorrowful.

²⁹ Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;