Phili 1:8, 1Th 2:17, 3:9-10 | ESV | STEP | For God is my witness , how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus .

Philippians 1:8

8 For ^aGod is my witness, ^bhow I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Paul’s Longing to See Them Again

17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, ^cin person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire ^dto see you face to face,

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

9 For ^ewhat thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly ^fnight and day ^gthat we may see you face to face and ^hsupply what is lacking in your faith?