Prayer apparently had no immediate effect on Epaphroditus who almost died (Philippians 2:27) and Trophimus who was left behind ill (2 Timothy 4:20).
Mukhang walang bisa kaagad kay Epafrodito ang panalangin na kamuntik ng mamatay (Filipos 2:27) at si Trofimo ay naiwan na may sakit (II Timoteo 4:20).