Philippians 1:8

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For God is my witness how I long for you all in the inner affections of Christ Jesus.

Latin

Testis enim mihi est Deus, quomodo cupiam omnes vos in visceribus Jesu Christi.

Greek

English

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

Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 1:9
God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
Philippians 4:1
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.
2 Timothy 1:4
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
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.
Romans 9:1
I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 2:1
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,
Jeremiah 31:20
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
I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
Isaiah 16:11
Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres.
Luke 1:78
…because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
2 Corinthians 6:12
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
Isaiah 63:15
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.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world