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’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus. 7You have a special place in my heart. So it’s right for me to think this way about all of you. All of you are my partners. Together we share God’s favor, whether I’m in prison or defending and confirming the truth of the Good News. God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long ⌞to see⌟ every one of you. 9I pray that your love will keep on growing because of your knowledge and insight. 10That way you will be able to determine what is best and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.

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 1:9I serve God by spreading the Good News about his Son. God is my witness that I always mention you
• Romans 9:1As a Christian, I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying. The Holy Spirit, along with my own thoughts, supports me in this.
• Galatians 1:20(God is my witness that what I’m writing is not a lie.)
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used flattery or schemes to make money. God is our witness!
• Philippians 2:26He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.
• Philippians 4:1So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. You are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm!
• 2 Corinthians 13:9We’re glad when we are weak and you are strong. We are also praying for your improvement.
• Galatians 4:19My children, I am suffering birth pains for you again until Christ is formed in you.
• Colossians 2:1I want you to know how hard I work for you, for the people of Laodicea, and for people I have never met.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8We felt so strongly about you that we were determined to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our lives. That’s how dear you were to us!
• 2 Timothy 1:4I remember your tears and want to see you so that I can be filled with happiness.
• Philippians 2:1So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion?
• Isaiah 16:11That is why my heart mourns for Moab like a harp. My soul mourns for Kir Hareseth.
• Isaiah 63:15Look down and see from heaven, from your holy and beautiful dwelling. Where is your determination and might? Where is the longing of your heart and your compassion? Don’t hold back.
• Jeremiah 31:20Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? Even though I have often spoken against him, I still think fondly of him. That is why my heart longs for him, and I will certainly have compassion on him,” declares the Lord.
• Luke 1:78A new day will dawn on us from above because our God is loving and merciful.

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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• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
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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