Philippians 1:8
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”Philippians 1:8
What Does Philippians 1:8 Mean?
Philippians 1:8 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 1:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:1“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”Romans 1:9“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”Galatians 4:19“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Romans 9:1“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”2 Corinthians 6:11“O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.”2 Corinthians 7:3“I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.”1 Thessalonians 2:8“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.”2 Timothy 1:4“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”Jeremiah 31:20“Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.”Luke 1:78“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”Philippians 2:26“For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.”Colossians 2:1“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;”Genesis 43:30“And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”1 Kings 3:26“Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.”2 Corinthians 1:23“Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.”2 Corinthians 6:12“Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.”2 Corinthians 7:15“And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.”2 Corinthians 9:14“And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.”1 Thessalonians 3:6“But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:”
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