Philippians 2:27

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.

Nigh

But god

But on

2 Corinthians 2:7

General references

Proverbs 25:13

Bible References

Nigh

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

In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the LORD, 'Set your house in order; for you shall die, and not live.'"

Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death.

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 is love or hatred, man doesn't know it; all is before them.

The sisters therefore sent to him, saying, "Lord, look, the one you love is sick."

It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they placed her in an upper chamber.

But god

He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven there shall no evil touch you.

I will extol you, LORD, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.

who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases;

Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, he saves them out of their distresses.

Behold, for peace I had great anguish, but you have in love for my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption; for you have cast all my sins behind your back.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and the flame will not scorch you.

Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

But on

In measure, when you send them away, you contend with them. He has removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.

"Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow. My heart is faint within me.

LORD, correct me, but in measure: not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.

'You said, "Woe is me now. For the LORD has added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest."'"

LORD, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.

General references

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