Philippians 2:27

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

2 Kings 20:1

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Set thy house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.

Job 5:19

He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

Psalm 30:1-3

I will extol thee, O Jehovah; for thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalm 30:10-11

Hear, O Jehovah, and have mercy upon me: Jehovah, be thou my helper.

Psalm 34:19

Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.

Psalm 103:3-4

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;

Psalm 107:18-22

Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; And they draw near unto the gates of death.

Ecclesiastes 9:1-2

For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God; whether it be love or hatred, man knoweth it not; all is before them.

Isaiah 27:8

In measure, when thou sendest them away, thou dost content with them; he hath removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.

Isaiah 38:17

Behold, it was for my peace that I had great bitterness: But thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption; For thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.

Isaiah 43:2

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Jeremiah 8:18

Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! my heart is faint within me.

Jeremiah 10:24

O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure: not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

Jeremiah 45:3

Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for Jehovah hath added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest.

Habakkuk 3:2

O Jehovah, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid: O Jehovah, revive thy work in the midst of the years; In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.

John 11:3-4

The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

Acts 9:37

And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts 9:39-41

And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

General references

Bible References

Nigh

Philippians 2:30
because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
2 Kings 20:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Set thy house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.
Psalm 107:18
Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; And they draw near unto the gates of death.
Ecclesiastes 9:1
For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God; whether it be love or hatred, man knoweth it not; all is before them.
John 11:3
The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
Acts 9:37
And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

But god

Job 5:19
He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Psalm 30:1
I will extol thee, O Jehovah; for thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.
Psalm 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;
Psalm 107:19
Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses.
Isaiah 38:17
Behold, it was for my peace that I had great bitterness: But thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption; For thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.
Isaiah 43:2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Acts 9:39
And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

But on

Isaiah 27:8
In measure, when thou sendest them away, thou dost content with them; he hath removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.
Jeremiah 8:18
Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! my heart is faint within me.
Jeremiah 10:24
O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure: not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 45:3
Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for Jehovah hath added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest.
Habakkuk 3:2
O Jehovah, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid: O Jehovah, revive thy work in the midst of the years; In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
2 Corinthians 2:7
so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.

General references

Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

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