Philippians 2:27-30

27For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

28Therefore 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.

291Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and 2hold men like him in high regard;

30because he came close to death 34for the work of Christ, risking his life to 5complete 6what was deficient in your service to me.