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

6For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. 7For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me. For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight 10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for 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 1:9For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you
• Romans 9:1I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit –
• Galatians 1:20I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –
• Philippians 2:26Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.
• Philippians 4:1So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
• 2 Corinthians 13:9For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
• Galatians 4:19My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!
• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
• 2 Timothy 1:4As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
• Philippians 2:1Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
• Isaiah 16:11So my heart constantly sighs for Moab, like the strumming of a harp, my inner being sighs for Kir Hareseth.
• Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!
• Jeremiah 31:20Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children. They are the children I take delight in. For even though I must often rebuke them, I still remember them with fondness. So I am deeply moved with pity for them and will surely have compassion on them. I, the Lord, affirm it!
• Luke 1:78Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

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