Philippians 2:26
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26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill.
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Philippians 1:8
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8 God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
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Romans 12:15
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15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.
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Isaiah 61:3
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3 To all who mourn in Israel,[a]
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
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- 61:3 Hebrew in Zion.
Proverbs 12:25
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25 Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Philippians 4:1
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4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
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Romans 9:2
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2 My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief
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Matthew 26:37
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37 He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
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Matthew 11:28
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28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
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Psalm 69:20
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20 Their insults have broken my heart,
and I am in despair.
If only one person would show some pity;
if only one would turn and comfort me.
2 Samuel 13:39
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39 And King David,[a] now reconciled to Amnon’s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.[b]
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1 Peter 1:6
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6 So be truly glad.[a] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.
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- 1:6 Or So you are truly glad.
Philippians 1:3
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Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
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Galatians 6:2
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2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
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2 Corinthians 9:14
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14 And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
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1 Corinthians 12:26
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26 If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
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Romans 1:11
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11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
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Acts 21:13
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13 But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”
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John 11:35-36
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35 Then Jesus wept. 36 The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!”
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Job 9:27
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27 If I decided to forget my complaints,
to put away my sad face and be cheerful,
2 Samuel 24:17
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17 When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord, “I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family.”
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