Philippians 2:27-30

27He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

28So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.

29Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;

30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me [which distance prevented you from rendering personally].