Philippians 1:8

Thanksgiving

⁷ It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel. ⁸ For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. ⁹ And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,

Christ Jesus

Jesus Christ

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercy

Christ

Jesus

Messiah

Romans 1:9

For God, whom I serve with my spirit in telling the good news about His Son, is my witness that I constantly mention you,

Romans 9:1

I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit—

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

2 Timothy 1:4

Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy,

Isaiah 16:11

Therefore I moan like the sound of a lyre for Moab,
as does my innermost being for Kir-heres.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see
from Your lofty home—holy and beautiful.
Where is Your zeal and Your might?
Your yearning and Your compassion
are withheld from me.

Jeremiah 31:20

Isn’t Ephraim a precious son to Me,
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the Lord’s declaration.

Luke 1:78

Because of our God’s merciful compassion,
the Dawn from on high will visit us

2 Corinthians 6:12

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

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection toward you is even greater as he remembers the obedience of all of you, and how you received him with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.

Galatians 1:20

Now I am not lying in what I write to you. God is my witness.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am again suffering labor pains for you until Christ is formed in you.

Philippians 2:1

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,

Philippians 2:26

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

Colossians 2:1

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

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness—

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

1 John 3:17

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?