Philippians 2:25-30

New Century Version

²⁵ Epaphroditus, my brother in Christ, works and serves with me in the army of Christ. When I needed help, you sent him to me. I think now that I must send him back to you, ²⁶ because he wants very much to see all of you. He is worried because you heard that he was sick. ²⁷ Yes, he was sick, and nearly died, but God had mercy on him and me too so that I would not have more sadness. ²⁸ I want very much to send him to you so that when you see him you can be happy, and I can stop worrying about you. ²⁹ Welcome him in the Lord with much joy. Give honor to people like him, ³⁰ because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to give me the help you could not give in your service to me.