He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
Cross References
Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Philippians 2:28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
Treasury of Scripture
For indeed he was sick near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow on sorrow.
nigh.
Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
2 Kings 20:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.
Psalm 107:18
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
but God.
Job 5:19
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Psalm 30:1-3,10,11
A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me…
Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
but on.
Isaiah 27:8
In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.
Jeremiah 8:18
When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.
Jeremiah 10:24
O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
