Philippians 1:8

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Job 16:19

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

Isaiah 16:11

So my heart constantly sighs for Moab, like the strumming of a harp, my inner being sighs for Kir Hareseth.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!

Jeremiah 31:20

Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children. They are the children I take delight in. For even though I must often rebuke them, I still remember them with fondness. So I am deeply moved with pity for them and will surely have compassion on them. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Luke 1:78

Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

Romans 1:9

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you

Romans 9:1

I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit –

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

2 Corinthians 6:12

Our affection for you is not restricted, but you are restricted in your affections for us.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Galatians 1:20

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

Galatians 3:26

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

Galatians 4:19

My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

Philippians 2:1

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

Philippians 2:26

Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

1 Thessalonians 2:8

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

2 Timothy 1:4

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Philemon 1:12

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

Philemon 1:20

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?