Philippians 1:8

The Passion Translation

Only God knows how much I dearly love you with the tender affection of Jesus, the Anointed One.

Cross References

Philippians 4:1

My dear and precious friends, whom I deeply love, you have truly become my glorious joy and crown of reward. Now arise in the fullness of your union with our Lord.

Romans 1:9

And God knows that I pray for you continually and at all times. For I serve and worship him with my spirit in the gospel of his Son.

2 Timothy 1:4

I know that you have wept for me, your spiritual father, and your tears are dear to me. I can’t wait to see you again! I’m filled with joy

1 Thessalonians 2:8

With a mother’s love and affectionate attachment to you, we were very happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our lives—because you had become so dear to us.

Romans 9:1

O Israel, my Jewish family, I feel such great sorrow and heartache for you that never leaves me! God knows these deep feelings within me as I long for you to come to faith in the Anointed One. My conscience will not let me speak anything but the truth.

Philemon 1:12

He is my very heart, and I’ve sent him back to you with this letter.

Jeremiah 31:20

Yahweh replies, “Ephraim, you are still my child no matter what you’ve done; you are still my beloved children, my very precious children. Even though I rebuke you, my thoughts are filled with love. That is why I am so deeply moved with compassion, for I long for you and have mercy in my heart for you,” declares Yahweh.

Colossians 2:1

I wish you could know how much I have struggled for you and for the church in Laodicea, and for the many other friends I’ve yet to meet.

Galatians 4:19

You are my dear children, but I agonize in spiritual “labor pains” once again, until the Anointed One will be fully formed in your hearts!

Galatians 1:20

Everything I’m describing to you I confess before God to be the absolute truth.

2 Corinthians 7:15

His affection toward you has grown as he remembers your obedience and how warmly you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 6:12

If there is a block in our relationship, it is not with us, for we carry you in our hearts with great love, yet you still withhold your affections from us.

Luke 1:78

The splendor-light of heaven’s glorious sunrise is about to break upon us in holy visitation, all because the merciful heart of our God is so very tender.

Isaiah 63:15

Lord, look down from heaven, from your holy, glorious dwelling place, and see us. What happened to your passion for us and your mighty acts of power? Why are you withholding from us your feelings of tender compassion?

Isaiah 16:11

Like harp strings, my heartstrings throb for Moab, and my inner being sighs for your broken walls, Kir-Hareseth.

1 John 3:17

If anyone sees a fellow believer in need and has the means to help him, yet shows no pity and closes his heart against him, how is it even possible that God’s love lives in him?

Philemon 1:20

Yes, my brother, enrich my soul in the Lord—refresh my heart in Christ!

1 Thessalonians 2:5

God is our witness that when we came to encourage you, we never once used cunning compliments as a pretext for greed,

Colossians 3:12

You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others.

Philippians 2:26

But now he is grieved to know that you found out he had been sick, so he longs to return and comfort you in this.

Philippians 2:1

Look at how much encouragement you’ve found in your relationship with the Anointed One! You are filled to overflowing with his comforting love. You have experienced a deepening friendship with the Holy Spirit and have felt his tender affection and mercy.

2 Corinthians 13:9

And we claim before God that you will be fully equipped and mature, for it brings us great joy when you are strong, even if we seem weak and denigrated.

Galatians 3:26

You have all become true children of God by faith in Jesus Christ!