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.
Footnotes
- 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.
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