Philippians 1:8

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Summary

Philippians 1:8

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

God

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2 Timothy 1:4

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Bible References

God

For God, whom I serve in my spirit in the preaching of the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how unceasingly I make mention of you,

I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,

(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)

For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness—

How

because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete.

My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you—

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face,

Having so fond an affection 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 very dear to us.

longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.

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Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any

affection and compassion,

Therefore my

heart intones like a harp for Moab

And my inward feelings for Kir-hareseth.

Look down from heaven and see from Your holy and glorious habitation;

Where are Your zeal and Your mighty deeds?
The stirrings of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained toward me.

“Is Ephraim My dear son?
Is he a delightful child?
Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him;
Therefore My

heart yearns for him;

I will surely have mercy on him,” declares the Lord.

Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us,

His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.

I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart,

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?