Philippians 1:8

God is my witness how I yearn for you all in the tenderness of Christ Jesus.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7It is but just that I should be thus mindful of you all, because I have you in my heart, and because in these fetters of mine and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel you are all my fellow partners in the privilege.

9And it is my prayer that your love may abound yet more and more in intelligence and insight

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Cross References

Luke 1:78"Through the heart of mercy of our God, Whereby the Dayspring from on high shall visit us,

Romans 9:1I am speaking the truth in Christ, it is no lie. My conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit that I have deep sorrow

2 Corinthians 7:15And his tender affection is all the greater toward you, when he calls to mind the obedience of you all, and the fear and trembling with which you received him.

Galatians 1:20(In what I am now writing, I call God to witness that I am telling the truth.)

Philippians 2:1If then there is any comfort in Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any companionship of the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:8-9

The Apostle's Affection and Hope. ( a. d. 62.) 7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. The apostle expresses the ardent affection he had for them, and his concern for their spiritual welfare: I have you in my heart, v. 7 . He loved them as his own soul, and they lay… Read the whole commentary →

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