Philippians 1:8

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Job 16:19

Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he that vouches for me is on high.

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore my soul moans like a lyre for Moab, and my heart for Kir-heres.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see, from thy holy and glorious habitation. Where are thy zeal and thy might? The yearning of thy heart and thy compassion are withheld from me.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he my darling child? For as often as I speak against him, I do remember him still. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the Lord.

Luke 1:78

through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high

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 bears me witness in the Holy Spirit,

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

2 Corinthians 6:12

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

2 Corinthians 7:15

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

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 sons of God, through faith.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!

Philippians 2:1

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,

Philippians 2:26

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

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those at La-odicea, and for all who have not seen my face,

Colossians 3:12

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience,

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never used either words of flattery, as you know, or a cloak for greed, as God is witness;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

2 Timothy 1:4

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

Philemon 1:12

I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart.

Philemon 1:20

Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

1 John 3:17

But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?