Philippians 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:8 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:8 — KJV
“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:8 (KJV)
Philippians 1:8 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:8
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”
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“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: according to: or, after the example of”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:8: god, after, jesus
“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”
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“To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:8: god, after, jesus
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:8: god, after, jesus
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