Philippians 1:8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. He is a jealous God to the effect of commanding, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me;" but even in His own sight you may cherish to the full all your love of the brethren. The sun, at his rising, extinguishes all the stars of heaven, but not the flowers of earth; so when you get into the presence of God, none other is permitted to stand on a level with Himself, but into His presence you may boldly bring all your brethren of human kind. In His presence you may keep every affection that is inherited by nature or ingrafted by grace. (W. Arnot, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.WEB: For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus. |
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