Philippians 2:26

God's Word

He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

King David began to long for Absalom once people had consoled him over Amnon’s death.

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the Messenger who had been killing the people, he said to the Lord, “I’ve sinned. I’ve done wrong. What have these sheep done? Please let your punishment be against me and against my father’s family.”

Job 9:27

⌞Even⌟ if I say, ‘I will forget my complaining; I will change my expression and smile,’

Psalm 69:20

Insults have broken my heart, and I am sick. I looked for sympathy, but there was none. I looked for people to comfort me, but I found no one.

Proverbs 12:25

A person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.

Isaiah 61:3

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons with him. He was beginning to feel deep anguish.

Acts 21:13

Then Paul replied, “Why are you crying like this and breaking my heart? I’m ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but also to die there for the sake of the Lord, the one named Jesus.”

Romans 1:11

I long to see you to share a spiritual blessing with you so that you will be strengthened.

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad.

Romans 9:2

I have deep sorrow and endless heartache.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts share its suffering. If one part is praised, all the others share in its happiness.

2 Corinthians 9:14

With deep affection they will pray for you because of the extreme kindness that God has shown you.

Galatians 6:2

Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings.

Ephesians 3:13

So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory.

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God for all the memories I have of you.

Philippians 1:8

God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long ⌞to see⌟ every one of you.

Philippians 2:25

I feel that I must send Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier—back to you. You sent him as your personal representative to help me in my need.

Philippians 2:27

Indeed, he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy not only on him but also on me and kept me from having one sorrow on top of another.

Philippians 4:1

So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. You are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm!

1 Peter 1:6

You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.