Philippians 2:27

And, indeed, he was sick near to death; but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

John 11:3-4

Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

Acts 9:37

And it came to pass, in those days, that she was taken sick, and died. And when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

Acts 9:39-41

Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that, on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest such a one should be swallowed up in too much sorrow.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of the Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, that he might supply that which was lacking in your service to me.

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Summary

For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

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Bible References

Nigh

Philippians 2:30
because for the work of the Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, that he might supply that which was lacking in your service to me.
John 11:3
Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
Acts 9:37
And it came to pass, in those days, that she was taken sick, and died. And when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

But god

Acts 9:39
Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

But on

1 Corinthians 10:13
No trial has come upon you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tried more than you are able to bear; but he will, with the trial, make a way to escape, so that you be able to bear up under it.
2 Corinthians 2:7
so that, on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest such a one should be swallowed up in too much sorrow.