Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

because for the sake of the work he drew near even to death, venturing his life that he might fill up what lacked in your ministration toward me.

World English Bible (WEB)

because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because on account of the work of the Christ he drew near to death, having hazarded the life that he might fill up your deficiency of service unto me.