Parallel Bible results for "philippians 2:25-30"

Philippians 2:25-30

The Bible in Basic English BBE

25 But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;

26 Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:

27 For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief.

28 I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.

29 So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

30 Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

New International Version NIV

25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.

26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.

29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.