Philippians 2:27

New International Reader's Version

He was very sick. In fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him. He also had mercy on me. God spared me sadness after sadness.

Cross References

2 Kings 20:1

In those days Hezekiah became very sick. He was about to die. Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him. Isaiah told Hezekiah, “The Lord says, ‘Put everything in order. Make out your will. You are going to die soon. You will not get well again.’ ”

Job 5:19

From six troubles he will save you. Even if you are in trouble seven times, no harm will come to you.

Psalm 34:19

The person who does what is right may have many troubles. But the Lord saves him from all of them.

Isaiah 27:8

The Lord will use war to punish Israel. He will make them leave their land. With a strong blast of his anger he will drive them out. It will be as if the east wind were blowing.

Isaiah 38:17

I’m sure it was for my benefit that I suffered such great pain. You love me. You kept me from going down into the pit of death. You have put all my sins behind your back.

Isaiah 43:2

You will pass through deep waters. But I will be with you. You will pass through the rivers. But their waters will not sweep over you. You will walk through fire. But you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, Lord, but please be fair. Don’t correct me when you are angry. If you do, nothing will be left of me.

Jeremiah 45:3

‘You have said, “How terrible it is for me! The Lord has added sorrow to my pain. I’m worn out from all my groaning. I can’t find any rest.” ’

Jeremiah 8:18

Lord, my heart is weak inside me. You comfort me when I’m sad.

Habakkuk 3:2

Lord, I know how famous you are. I have great respect for you because of your mighty acts. Do them again for us. Make them known in our time. When you are angry, please have mercy on us.

Acts 9:37

About that time she became sick and died. Her body was washed and placed in a room upstairs.

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won’t be sad more than he can stand.

Philippians 2:26

He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

So I want even more to send him to you. Then when you see him again, you will be glad. And I won’t worry so much.

Philippians 2:30

He almost died for the work of Christ. He put his life in danger to make up for the help you yourselves couldn’t give me.