Philippians 2:26

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

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus [whose great love fills me].

2 Samuel 13:39

And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”

Job 9:27


“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’

Psalm 69:20


Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.

Proverbs 12:25


Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.

Isaiah 61:3


To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].

Matthew 26:37

And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.

John 11:35-36

Jesus wept.

Acts 21:13

Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;

Romans 9:2

that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].

1 Corinthians 12:26

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

2 Corinthians 9:14

and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].

Ephesians 3:13

So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God in every remembrance of you,

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.

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

He longed

Philippians 1:3
I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
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 Samuel 13:39
And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;
2 Corinthians 9:14
and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

Full

Job 9:27

“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
Psalm 69:20

Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.
Isaiah 61:3

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].
Matthew 26:37
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.
Romans 9:2
that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
1 Peter 1:6
In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

Ye had

2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”
John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].
1 Corinthians 12:26
And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.

General references

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.