²⁶ since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.

²⁷ Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

³⁰ because he came close to death for the work^(A) of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.