Philippians 2:27

2:27 In fact he became so ill that he nearly died. ¹  But God showed mercy to him – and not to him only, but also to me – so that I would not have grief on top of grief.

Philippians 2:30

2:30 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. ² 

[2:27]  ¹ tn Grk “For he became ill to the point of death.”

[2:30]  ² tn Grk “make up for your lack of service to me.”