0537. 526. Longings

526. Longings

Epipotheo is rendered “long,” “long after,” “desiring greatly,” “desire,” and “lusteth.”

1. A babe’s longing for food—1Pe_2:2.

2. The Spirit’s longing with love—Jas_4:5. See R.V.

3. A teacher’s longing to instruct—Rom_1:11.

4. A believer’s longing to be glorified—2Co_5:2.

5. Believers’ longing in prayer—2Co_9:14.

6. An apostle’s longing for his converts—Php_1:8.

7. Paul’s longing in sympathy with Timothy—2Ti_1:4.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH