Philippians 1:8

Thanksgiving

⁷ For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me. ⁸ For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. ⁹ And this is my prayer, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,

Christ Jesus

Jesus Christ

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercy

Christ

Jesus

Messiah

Romans 1:9

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,

Romans 9:1

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

Philippians 4:1

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

2 Timothy 1:4

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

Luke 1:78

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

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.

2 Corinthians 7:15

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.

2 Corinthians 13:9

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

Galatians 1:20

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

Galatians 4:19

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

Philippians 2:1

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,

Philippians 2:26

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

Colossians 2:1

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,

Colossians 3:12

So, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

1 Thessalonians 2:5

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

1 Thessalonians 2:8

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.

1 John 3:17

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?