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Philippians 2:27

American Standard Version

for 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.

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Philippians 2:27 in other translations

For indeed he was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.

Philippians 2:27 · World English Bible

Philippians 2:27 in context

  1. 25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
  2. 26since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor: