Philippians 1:8

The English Standar Version

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 who testifies for me is on high.

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore my inner parts moan like a lyre for Moab, and my inmost self for Kir-hareseth.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and beautiful[5] habitation. Where are your zeal and your might? The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion are held back 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[2] yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, declares the LORD.

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us[8] 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

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. Your restoration is what we pray for.

2 Corinthians 6:12

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

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received 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 sons of God, through faith.

Galatians 4:19

my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!

Philippians 2:1

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from 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 brothers,[1] 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 great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,

Colossians 3:12

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

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never came with words of flattery,[2] as you know, nor with a pretext for greed -- 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 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 anyone 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?