Philippians 2:27

English Standard Version

27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 

New International Version

27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 

New International Reader’s Version

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

King James Version

27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 

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