NET

27 In fact he became so ill that he nearly died. But God showed mercy to him—and not to him only, but also to me—so that I would not have grief on top of grief.

Darby

27 for he was also sick close to death^D8705, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

Darby Bible Notes

death - 'Almost the same as dead,' or 'in like manner;' as Heb. 2.14, where the object is not the essential sameness, but the similarity of the form and manner.

KJV

27 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.