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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Philippians 2:30 in context
Philippians 2:27–30
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For indeed he was sick nearly to death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.
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I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
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Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor,
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