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 sure of this very thing—that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the Day of Messiah Yeshua. 7It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart—for you all are partakers of grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Messiah Yeshua. 9Now this I pray, that your love might overflow still more and more in knowledge and depth of discernment, 10in order to approve what is excellent—so that in the Day of Messiah you may be sincere and blameless,

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 is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Good News of His Son. How unceasingly I make mention of you,
• Romans 9:1I tell the truth in Messiah—I do not lie, my conscience assuring me in the Ruach ha-Kodesh—
• Galatians 1:20(In what I’m writing you, before God, I do not lie.)
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5For as you know and God is witness, we never came with a word of flattery or a motive of greed—
• Philippians 2:26For he was longing for you all and troubled because you heard that he was sick.
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers and sisters whom I love and long for, my joy and crown—stand firm in the Lord in this way, my loved ones.
• 2 Corinthians 13:9For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this—your perfecting.
• Galatians 4:19My dear children! Again I suffer labor pains until Messiah is formed in you.
• Colossians 2:1I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea, as well as for those who have still not seen me face to face.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8in this way we were yearning for you. We were delighted to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our very souls, because you had become dear to us.
• 2 Timothy 1:4I remember your tears, and I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
• Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Messiah, if there is any comfort of love, if there is any fellowship of the Ruach, if there is any mercy and compassion,
• Isaiah 16:11Therefore my heart moans for Moab like a lyre, and my inward part for Kir-heres.
• Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven and see from Your holy, glorious, lofty abode. Where are Your zeal and mighty deeds? Are the yearnings of Your heart, Your compassions, withheld from me?
• Jeremiah 31:20Erect road markers, set up signposts! Set your heart toward the highway, the way by which you traveled! Return, O virgin Israel, return to your cities.
• Luke 1:78Through our God’s heart of mercy, the Sunrise from on high will come upon 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

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• 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