Philippians 2:27

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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.

Nigh

But god

But on

2 Corinthians 2:7

General references

Proverbs 25:13

Bible References

Nigh

since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.

In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, "This is what the Lord says, 'Give your household instructions, for you are about to die; you will not get well.'"

They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated -- no one knows what lies ahead.

So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, "Lord, look, the one you love is sick."

At that time she became sick and died. When they had washed her body, they placed it in an upstairs room.

But god

He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.

A psalm -- a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.

He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,

They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

"Look, the grief I experienced was for my benefit. You delivered me from the pit of oblivion. For you removed all my sins from your sight.

When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.

So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

But on

When you summon her for divorce, you prosecute her; he drives her away with his strong wind in the day of the east wind.

Then I said, "There is no cure for my grief! I am sick at heart!

Correct us, Lord, but only in due measure. Do not punish us in anger or you will reduce us to nothing.

You have said, "I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can't find any rest."'"

Lord, I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, Lord, by what you accomplished. In our time repeat those deeds; in our time reveal them again. But when you cause turmoil, remember to show us mercy!

No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

General references

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.