Philippians 1:8

Paul calls God to witness how deeply he longs for them with Christ's own affection. His love is more than sentiment; it is shaped by Christ.

Cross-references · 22

• Rom 1:9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
• Phil 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
• 2 Tim 1:4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
• 1 Th 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
• Rom 9:1I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
• Col 2:1For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
• Phlm 1:12I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
• Jer 31:20Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.
• 2 Cor 6:12It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
• Luke 1:78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
• 2 Cor 7:15And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
• Gal 4:19My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
• Gal 1:20I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.
• Isa 16:11Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres.
• Isa 63:15Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.
• 2 Cor 13:9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
• Phil 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
• Phil 2:1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
• Phlm 1:20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
• 1 Th 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
• 1 Jn 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
• Col 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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