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.
But god
Bible References
Nigh
Philippians 2:30
because on account of the work he was nigh to death, not having consulted properly for his life, that he might fully supply your lack of service to me.
John 11:3
Then the sisters sent to him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom you love is sick.
Acts 9:37
And in those days she was sick and died; and having washed they put her in an upper room.
But god
Acts 9:39
And Peter arose and came with them; and when he had come they led him into the upper room, and all the widows stood by weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
But on
1 Corinthians 10:13
For no trial has befallen you but what is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tried beyond what you are able, but with the trial will order the event, that you may be able to endure.
2 Corinthians 2:7
so that on the other hand you ought to forgive and comfort him, that he may not be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.