27. For indeed he was sick, nigh unto death; but God had mercy on him; and not only on him, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28. Therefore I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.
29. Receive him therefore with all joy in the Lord; and treat with honour such as he is.
30. Because for the work of Christ he came to the point of death: delivering his life, that he might fulfil that which on your part was wanting towards my service.