Philippians 2:27-29

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

²⁷ For indeed he was sick nearly to death. But God had-mercy-on him— and not him only, but also me, in order that I should not have grief upon grief. ²⁸ Therefore I sent him more-eagerly, in order that having seen him again you may rejoice, and I may be less-grieved. ²⁹ So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and be holding such ones precious,