Philippians 2:27

New Century Version

Yes, he was sick, and nearly died, but God had mercy on him and me too so that I would not have more sadness.

Cross References

2 Kings 20:1

At that time Hezekiah became so sick he almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Make arrangements because you are not going to live, but die.”

Job 5:19

He will save you from six troubles; even seven troubles will not harm you.

Psalm 34:19

People who do what is right may have many problems, but the Lord will solve them all.

Isaiah 27:8

He will settle his argument with Israel by sending it far away. Like a hot desert wind, he will drive it away.

Isaiah 38:17

It was for my own good that I had such troubles. Because you love me very much, you did not let me die but threw my sins far away.

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.

Jeremiah 10:24

Lord, correct me, but be fair. Don’t punish me in your anger, or you will destroy me.

Jeremiah 45:3

You have said, ‘How terrible it is for me! The Lord has given me sorrow along with my pain. I am tired because of my suffering and cannot rest.’ ”

Jeremiah 8:18

God, you are my comfort when I am very sad and when I am afraid.

Habakkuk 3:2

Lord, I have heard the news about you; I am amazed at what you have done. Lord, do great things once again in our time; make those things happen again in our own days. Even when you are angry, remember to be kind.

Acts 9:37

While Peter was in Lydda, Tabitha became sick and died. Her body was washed and put in a room upstairs.

1 Corinthians 10:13

The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.

2 Corinthians 2:7

But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely.

Philippians 2:26

because he wants very much to see all of you. He is worried because you heard that he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

I want very much to send him to you so that when you see him you can be happy, and I can stop worrying about you.

Philippians 2:30

because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to give me the help you could not give in your service to me.