Philippians 1:8 “God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Chri…”

Philippians 1:8

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

World English Bible

For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

American Standard Version

For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

Geneva Bible 1599

For God is my recorde, howe I long after you all from the very heart roote in Iesus Christ.

Darby Translation

For God is my witness how I long after you all in [the] bowels of Christ Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation

For God is my witness, how I long for you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ,

Bible in Basic English

For God is my witness, how my love goes out to you all in the loving mercies of Christ Jesus.

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Cross references

“God”

Romans 1:9 Romans 9:1 Galatians 1:20 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Romans 1:9 · BSB

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Romans 9:1 · BSB

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 1:20 · BSB

I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 · BSB

As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

“how”

Philippians 4:1 1 Thessalonians 2:8 2 Timothy 1:4 Colossians 2:1 Galatians 4:19 Philippians 2:26

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 · BSB

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

2 Timothy 1:4 · BSB

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

Colossians 2:1 · BSB

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,

Galatians 4:19 · BSB

My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 2:26 · BSB

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

“in”

Jeremiah 31:20 Philemon 1:12 Isaiah 16:11 Isaiah 63:15 Luke 1:78 2 Corinthians 6:12

Jeremiah 31:20 · BSB

Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.

Philemon 1:12 · BSB

I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

Isaiah 16:11 · BSB

Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres.

Isaiah 63:15 · BSB

Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.

Luke 1:78 · BSB

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

2 Corinthians 6:12 · BSB

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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