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

How

2 Timothy 1:4

In

1 John 3:17

Bible References

God

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,

I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit,

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

For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness

How

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

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

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

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

For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh,

Having so fond an affection for you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

As I recall your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

In

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,

through the tender mercy of our God, with which the sunrise from on high will visit us;

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

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

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