Philippians 2:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

In fact, he was very sick and almost died. But God was kind to him, and also to me, and he kept me from being burdened down with sorrow.

Cross References

2 Kings 20:1

About this time, Hezekiah got sick and was almost dead. Isaiah the prophet went in and told him, “The LORD says you won't ever get well. You are going to die, so you had better start doing what needs to be done.”

Job 5:19

God will protect you from harm, no matter how often trouble may strike.

Psalm 34:19

The LORD's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.

Isaiah 27:8

I carefully measured out Israel's punishment and sent the scorching heat to chase them far away.

Isaiah 38:17

It was for my own good that I had such hard times. But your love protected me from doom in the deep pit, and you turned your eyes away from my sins.

Isaiah 43:2

When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won't drown. When you walk through fire, you won't be burnt or scorched by the flames.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, as I deserve, but not in your anger, or I will be dead.

Jeremiah 45:3

You are moaning and blaming me, the LORD, for your troubles and sorrow, and for being so tired that you can't even rest.

Jeremiah 8:18

I'm burdened with sorrow and feel like giving up.

Habakkuk 3:2

I know your reputation, LORD, and I am amazed at what you have done. Please turn from your anger and be merciful; do for us what you did for our ancestors.

Acts 9:37

But she became ill and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

Philippians 2:26

but now he is eager to see you. He is worried, because you heard he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

Now I am more eager than ever to send Epaphroditus back again. You will be glad to see him, and I won't have to worry any longer.

Philippians 2:30

He almost died working for Christ, and he risked his own life to do for me what you could not.