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.

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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.

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.