Philippians 1:8

Philippians 1:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
• New International Version (NIV)God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

Context of Philippians 1:8

6I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]. 7It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus [whose great love fills me]. 9And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight, 10so that you may learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent [identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ [actually living lives that lead others away from sin];

Philippians 1:8 word by word

Μάρτυς γάρ μου ὁ θεός, ὡς ἐπιποθῶ πάντας ὑμᾶς ἐν σπλάγχνοις Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• recordμάρτυςmartus · witnessG3144
• how greatlyὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• I longἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• youσύsu · youG4771
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the bowelsσπλάγχνονsplagchnon · affection/entrailsG4698
• of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Philippians 1:8

• Romans 1:9For God, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how continuously I mention you
• Romans 9:1I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me [enlightened and prompted] by the Holy Spirit,
• Galatians 1:20(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you as if I were standing before God that I am not lying.)
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
• Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
• 2 Corinthians 13:9We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live].
• Galatians 4:19My little children, for whom I am again in [the pains of] labor until Christ is [completely and permanently] formed within you—
• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those [believers] at Laodicea, and for all who [like yourselves] have never seen me face to face.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.
• 2 Timothy 1:4and as I recall your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
• Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,
• Isaiah 16:11Therefore my heart sounds like a harp [in mournful compassion] for Moab, And my inner being mourns for Kir-hareseth.
• Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven and see from Your lofty dwelling place, holy and glorious. Where are Your zeal and Your mighty acts [Your miracles which you did for Your people]? The stirring of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained and withheld from me.
• Jeremiah 31:20Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a darling and beloved child? For as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him. Therefore My affection is renewed and My heart longs for him; I will surely have mercy on him,” says the Lord.
• Luke 1:78Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,

Commentaries on Philippians 1:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8For God is my record - I call God to witness that I have the strongest affection for you, and that I love you with that same kind of tender concern with which Christ loved the world when he gave himself for it; for I am even ready to be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, Philemon 2:17.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8For God is my record - My witness; I can solemnly appeal to him. How greatly I long after you all - To see you; and how much I desire your welfare. In the bowels of Jesus Christ - The word “bowels,” in the Scriptures denotes the upper viscera - the region of the heart and lungs: see the notes at Isaiah 16:11. That region was regarded as the seat of affection, sympathy, and compassion, as the heart is with us. The allusion here is to the sympathy…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 Shall not we pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace, need to abound more. Try things which differ; that we may approve the things which are excellent. The truths and laws of Christ are excellent; and they recommend themselves as such to any attentive mind. Sincerity is that in which we should have our conversation in the world, and it is the glory of all our graces. Christians should not be apt to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-11Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Confirmation of Php 1:7. record--that is, witness. in the bowels of Jesus Christ--"Christ Jesus" is the order in the oldest manuscripts. My yearning love (so the Greek implies) to you is not merely from natural affection, but from devotedness to Christ Jesus. "Not Paul, but Jesus Christ lives in Paul; wherefore Paul is not moved in the bowels (that is, the tender love, Jr 31:20) of Paul, but of Jesus Christ" [Bengel]. All real spiritual love is but a…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:8

• Bowels
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Commentaries on Philippians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings