Philippians 2:26

New International Reader's Version

He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

After some time the king got over his sorrow because of Amnon’s death. Then King David longed to go to Absalom.

2 Samuel 24:17

David saw the angel who was striking down the people. David said to the Lord, “I’m the one who has sinned. I’m the one who has done what is wrong. I’m like a shepherd for these people. These people are like sheep. What have they done? Let your judgment be on me and my family.”

Job 9:27

Suppose I say, ‘I’ll forget about all my problems. I’ll change my frown into a smile.’

Psalm 69:20

They have broken my heart by saying evil things about me. It has left me helpless. I looked for pity, but I didn’t find any. I looked for someone to comfort me, but I didn’t find anyone.

Proverbs 12:25

Worry makes the heart heavy. But a kind word cheers it up.

Isaiah 61:3

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.

Matthew 11:28

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

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him. He began to be sad and troubled.

Acts 21:13

He asked, “Why are you crying? Why are you breaking my heart? I’m ready to be put in prison. In fact, I’m ready to die in Jerusalem for the Lord Jesus.”

Romans 1:11

I long to see you. I want to make you strong by giving you a gift from the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:15

Be joyful with those who are joyful. Be sad with those who are sad.

Romans 9:2

My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy.

2 Corinthians 9:14

Their hearts will be filled with love for you when they pray for you. God has given you grace that is better than anything.

Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s heavy loads. If you do, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Ephesians 3:13

So here is what I’m asking you to do. Don’t lose hope because I am suffering for you. It will lead to the time when God will give you his glory.

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God every time I remember you.

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:25

But I think it’s necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in the Lord. He is a worker and a soldier of Christ together with me. He is also your messenger. You sent him to take care of my needs.

Philippians 2:27

He was very sick. In fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him. He also had mercy on me. God spared me sadness after sadness.

Philippians 4:1

My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.

1 Peter 1:6

Because you know all this, you have great joy. You have joy even though you may have had to suffer for a little while. You may have had to suffer sadness in all kinds of trouble.