Philippians 1:8

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.

Romans 1:9

God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in proclaiming the gospel of his Son, that I remember you constantly,

2 Timothy 1:4

I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

1 Thessalonians 2:8

With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us.

Romans 9:1

I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the holy Spirit in bearing me witness

Philemon 1:12

I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim not my favored son, the child in whom I delight? Even though I threaten him, I must still remember him! My heart stirs for him, I must show him compassion!—oracle of the Lord.

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how great a struggle I am having for you and for those in Laodicea and all who have not seen me face to face,

Galatians 4:19

My children, for whom I am again in labor until Christ be formed in you!

Galatians 1:20

(As to what I am writing to you, behold, before God, I am not lying.)

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his heart goes out to you all the more, as he remembers the obedience of all of you, when you received him with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not constrained by us; you are constrained by your own affections.

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God by which the daybreak from on high will visit us

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and regard us from your holy and glorious palace! Where is your zealous care and your might, your surge of pity? Your mercy hold not back!

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore for Moab my heart moans like a lyre, my inmost being for Kir-hareseth.

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?

Philemon 1:20

Yes, brother, may I profit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

Nor, indeed, did we ever appear with flattering speech, as you know, or with a pretext for greed—God is witness—

Colossians 3:12

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was ill.

Philippians 2:1

If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy,

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

Job 16:19

Even now my witness is in heaven, my advocate is on high.

Galatians 3:26

For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus.