Philippians 2:27-30

27Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

28I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.

29So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,

30for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.