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For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
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A Love Sworn Before God
Paul doesn't just say he loves the Philippians; he makes a solemn oath, calling God as his witness. Commentators explain this wasn't just for emphasis, but to assure the church of his genuine affection so they would be more receptive to his teachings. This shows the profound depth and sincerity of his pastoral care.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For 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…
My witness (μαρτυς μου). Same solemn oath in Ro 1:9.
I long after (επιποθω). Longing (ποθος) directed towa…
19th Century
Anglican
God is my record.—We have a similar adjuration in Romans 1:9; 2 Corinthians 1:23; [Reference 1 Thessalonians …
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Only God could truly vouch for Paul’s feelings about his Philippian friends, because they ran so deep. These yearnings for this church were prompte…
16th Century
Protestant
For God is my witness. He now declares his affection for them more explicitly, and, to give proof of it, he uses an oath—and for good reas…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For God is my record Which is all one as swearing by him; it is in form of an oath, being a solemn appeal to him as …
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Should we not pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace need to abound more.
Test things which d…
13th Century
Catholic
Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…
