Philippians 2:27

God's Word

Indeed, he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy not only on him but also on me and kept me from having one sorrow on top of another.

Cross References

2 Kings 20:1

In those days Hezekiah became sick and was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Give final instructions to your household, because you’re about to die. You won’t get well.”

Job 5:19

He will keep you safe from six troubles, and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you:

Psalm 34:19

The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.

Isaiah 27:8

He punished Israel by sending it away. He removed it with a fierce blast from the east winds.

Isaiah 38:17

Now my bitter experience turns into peace. You have saved me and kept me from the rotting pit. You have thrown all my sins behind you.

Isaiah 43:2

When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, O Lord, but please be fair. Don’t correct me when you’re angry. Otherwise, you’ll reduce me to nothing.

Jeremiah 45:3

You said, ‘I’m so miserable! The Lord has added grief to my pain. I’m worn out from groaning. I can’t find any rest.’

Jeremiah 8:18

Sorrow has overwhelmed me. I am sick at heart!

Habakkuk 3:2

Lord, I have heard the report about you. Lord, I fear your work. In the course of the years, renew it. In the course of the years, reveal it. In all this chaos, remember to be merciful.

Acts 9:37

She became sick and died. Her body was prepared for burial and was laid in an upstairs room.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

2 Corinthians 2:7

So now forgive and comfort him. Such distress could overwhelm someone like that if he’s not forgiven and comforted.

Philippians 2:26

He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

So I’m especially eager to send him to you. In this way you will have the joy of seeing him again and I will feel relieved.

Philippians 2:30

He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.