Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
How
Bible References
God
Romans 1:9
God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,
Romans 9:1
I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
Galatians 1:20
(As to what I am now writing to you, I call God to witness that I am speaking the truth).
1 Thessalonians 2:5
Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.
How
Philippians 2:26
For he has been longing to see you all, and has been distressed because you heard of his illness.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my dear Brothers, whom I am longing to see--you who are my joy and my crown, stand fast in union with the Lord, dear friends.
2 Corinthians 13:9
We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.
Galatians 4:19
You for whom I am again enduring a mother's pains, till a likeness to Christ shall have been formed in you.
Colossians 2:1
I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ's People at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;
1 Thessalonians 2:8
In our strong affection for you, that seemed to us the best way of sharing with you, not only God's Good news, but our very lives as well--so dear had you become to us.
2 Timothy 1:4
as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,
In
Philippians 2:1
If, then, any encouragement comes through union with Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any communion with the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,
Luke 1:78
Through the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the Dawn will break on us from Heaven,
2 Corinthians 7:15
And his affection for you is all the greater, as he remembers the deference that you all showed him, and recalls how you received him with anxious care.
Philemon 1:12
And I am sending him back to you with this letter--though it is like tearing out of my very heart.
1 John 3:17
But, if any one has worldly possessions, and yet looks on while his Brother is in want, and steels his heart against him, how can it be said that the love of God is within him?