{My witness} (martus mou). Same solemn oath in  Ro 1:9 . {I
long after} (epipoth(935c)). Longing (pothos) directed toward
(epi) the Philippians. Old word, chiefly in Paul in N.T. {In
the tender mercies} (en splagchnois). Literally "in the bowels"
as the seat of the affections.