through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;
Philippians 1:8 - English Majority Text Version For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ. Higit pang mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For God is my witness how I long for and pursue you all with love, in the tender mercy of Christ Jesus [Himself]! American Standard Version (1901) For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus. Common English Bible God is my witness that I feel affection for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. Catholic Public Domain Version For God is my witness how, within the heart of Jesus Christ, I long for all of you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. |
through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers,
I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience witnessing with me in the Holy Spirit,
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.
You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
And his affections are far greater toward you as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.
My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you!
Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and acts of compassion,
since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Therefore, my beloved and longed for brothers, my joy and crown, in this way stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have concerning you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience;
For neither were we using flattering speech, as you know, nor covering up greed, God is our witness.
In this way longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
longing to see you, having recalled your tears, that I may be filled with joy,
whom I am sending back. You then receive him, that is, my very heart;
Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord.
But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother having need, and shuts off his compassion towards him, how does the love of God abide in him?