Philippians 2:27

English Majority Text Version

For indeed he was sick, and near death; but God showed mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Cross References

Acts 9:37

But it came about in those days that she took sick and died; and they washed her, and put her in an upper room.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make the way out, so as for you to be able to bear it.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest somehow such a person be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Philippians 2:26

since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

Therefore I sent him more eagerly, in order that when you see him again you may have joy, and I may be less anxious.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Christ he drew near unto death, being careless with his life, in order that he might fill up that which was lacking in your service to me.