Philippians 1:8

Thanksgiving

⁷ It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me. ⁸ For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus [whose great love fills me]. ⁹ And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,

Christ Jesus

Jesus Christ

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercy

Christ

Jesus

Messiah

Romans 1:9

For God, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how continuously I mention you

Romans 9:1

I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me [enlightened and prompted] by the Holy Spirit,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

2 Timothy 1:4

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

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore my heart sounds like a harp [in mournful compassion] for Moab,
And my inner being mourns for Kir-hareseth.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see from Your lofty dwelling place, holy and glorious.
Where are Your zeal and Your mighty acts [Your miracles which you did for Your people]?
The stirring of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained and withheld from me.

Jeremiah 31:20

“Is Ephraim My dear son?
Is he a darling and beloved child?
For as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him.
Therefore My affection is renewed and My heart longs for him;
I will surely have mercy on him,” says the Lord.

Luke 1:78

Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,

2 Corinthians 6:12

There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us].

2 Corinthians 7:15

His affection is greater than ever as he remembers the obedience [to his guidance] that all of you exhibited, and how you received him with the greatest respect.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live].

Galatians 1:20

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

Galatians 4:19

My little children, for whom I am again in [the pains of] labor until Christ is [completely and permanently] formed within you—

Philippians 2:1

Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,

Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those [believers] at Laodicea, and for all who [like yourselves] have never seen me face to face.

Colossians 3:12

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in him?