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

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Bible References

God

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you

I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed -- God is our witness --

How

Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

My children -- I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

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

In

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

So my heart constantly sighs for Moab, like the strumming of a harp, my inner being sighs for Kir Hareseth.

Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!

Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children. They are the children I take delight in. For even though I must often rebuke them, I still remember them with fondness. So I am deeply moved with pity for them and will surely have compassion on them. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Because of our God's tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?