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Philippians 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Philippians 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:8 (KJV)
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For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ (μάρτυς γάρ μου ὁ θεὸς ὡς ἐπιποθῶ πάντας ὑμᾶς, martys gar mou ho theos hōs epipothō pantas hymas)—Paul invokes God as witness (martys) to his internal affection, following ancient oath patterns. Epipothō ("I long for, yearn for") expresses intense desire, the same verb used of deer panting for water (Ps 42:1 LXX).In the bowels of Jesus Christ (ἐν σπλάγχνοις Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, en splanchnois Christou Iēsou)—Splanchna (literally "intestines, inward parts") metaphorically signifies deep compassion and affection. Paul...
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Cross-References for Philippians 1:8
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“whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son”
“my brothers”
“affectionately longing for you”
“remembering your tears”
“my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit”
“and for those at Laodicea”
“I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him”
“that is”
“but you are restricted by your own affections.”
“and my inward parts for Kir Heres.”