²⁶ for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.

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.

³⁰ for he nearly died ^(A)for the work of Christ, risking his life ^(B)to complete what was lacking in your service to me.