Philippians 1:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Job 16:19

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

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore my heart moans like a harp for Moab and my very soul for Kir-heres.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and glorious habitation. Where are your zeal and your might? Your great pity and your compassion are withheld from me.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he the child in whom I delight? As often as I speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore I am deeply moved for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the Lord.

Luke 1:78

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

Romans 1:9

For God, whom I serve with my spirit by announcing the gospel of his Son, is my witness that without ceasing I remember you always in my prayers,

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may be restored.

2 Corinthians 6:12

There is no restriction in our affections but only in yours.

2 Corinthians 7:15

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

Galatians 1:20

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

Galatians 3:26

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

Galatians 4:19

My little children, for whom I am again in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 2:1

If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy,

Philippians 2:26

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

Philippians 4:1

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

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you and for those in Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face.

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed,

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.

2 Timothy 1:4

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

Philemon 1:12

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

Philemon 1:20

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

1 John 3:17

How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?