KJV ORIGINAL
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was literally dying — like, we almost lost him. But God showed him mercy and healed him. And honestly? God was looking out for me too, because losing him would've been heartbreak on top of heartbreak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God's mercy isn't just for the person who needs healing — it's for everyone who loves them too.
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