Philippians 1:8

Modern English Version

For God is my witness, how I long after you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

Cross References

Job 16:19

Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore my heart shall sound like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for Kir Hareseth.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and Your strength? The stirrings of Your heart and Your mercies toward me are restrained.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a pleasant child? For since I spoke against him, I still remember him; therefore My heart longs for him. I will surely have mercy on him, says the Lord.

Luke 1:78

through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise from on high has visited us;

Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing, I mention you always in my prayers,

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak, and you are strong. We wish even for your completion.

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections.

2 Corinthians 7:15

Now his affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

Galatians 1:20

In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!

Galatians 3:26

You are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 2:1

If there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy,

Philippians 2:26

For he longed after you all and was filled with heaviness, because you heard that he was sick.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Colossians 2:1

I would like you to know what a great struggle I am having for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for everyone who has not seen my face in the body,

Colossians 3:12

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For neither at any time did we come with flattering words, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed. God is our witness.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.

2 Timothy 1:4

greatly desiring to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy,

Philemon 1:12

I have sent him back. Therefore receive him as my own heart.

Philemon 1:20

Yes, brother, help me rejoice in the Lord, refresh my heart in the Lord.

1 John 3:17

Whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, but closes his heart of compassion from him, how can the love of God remain in him?