Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to Paul · 1st century AD · Thirteen epistles of the New Testament are traditionally attributed to him
28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.