26. He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.
27. He was very sick. In fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him. He also had mercy on me. God spared me sadness after sadness.
28. So I want even more to send him to you. Then when you see him again, you will be glad. And I won't worry so much.
29. Welcome him as a brother in the Lord with great joy. Honor people like him.