Philippians 1:8

Thanksgiving

⁷ even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, all of you being sharers of the grace bestowed on me. ⁸ For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender affection of Christ Jesus. ⁹ And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in 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, how constantly I make mention of you, always in my prayers

Romans 9:1

I speak truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, that

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

2 Timothy 1:4

longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

Luke 1:78

through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

2 Corinthians 6:12

Ye have not a narrow place in my heart, but ye have a narrow place for me in yours.

2 Corinthians 7:15

and his affection is more abundant toward you, while he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for, even your perfection.

Galatians 1:20

Now as to what I am writing to you, behold, before God, I do not lie.

Galatians 4:19

My children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you,

Philippians 2:1

If then there is any exhortation in Christ, if any encouragement from love, if any partaking of the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,

Philippians 2:26

for he was longing after you all, and was much troubled, because ye heard that he was sick.

Colossians 2:1

For I would have you know what a great struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Colossians 3:12

Clothe yourselves, therefore, as the chosen of God, holy and beloved, with compassionate affections, kindness, lowliness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

so having a strong affection for you, we were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.

1 John 3:17

But whoever hath this worlds goods, and seeth his brother having need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?