Parallel Verses GOD'S WORD® Translation (© 1995) However, not only creation groans. We, who have the Spirit as the first of God's gifts, also groan inwardly. We groan as we eagerly wait for our adoption, the freeing of our bodies [from sin]. King James Bible And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. Darby Bible Translation And not only that, but even we ourselves, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, awaiting adoption, that is the redemption of our body. World English Bible Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body. Young's Literal Translation And not only so, but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves in ourselves do groan, adoption expecting -- the redemption of our body; Romans 8:23 Parallel Commentary Romans 8:23 Parallel CommentariesLibrary August 6. "As Many as are Led by the Spirit of God they are the Sons of God" (Rom. viii. 14). "As many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God" (Rom. viii. 14). The blessed Holy Spirit is our Guide, our Leader, and our Resting-place. There are times when He presses us forward into prayer, into service, into suffering, into new experiences, new duties, new claims of faith, and hope, and love, but there are times when He arrests us in our activity, and rests us under His overshadowing wing, and quiets us in the secret place of the Most High, teaching us some new lessons, breathing … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth September 27. "The Glorious Liberty of the Children of God" (Rom. viii. 21). Accusers Challenged The Intercession of Christ Cross References 2 Chronicles 31:5 As soon as the word spread, the Israelites brought plenty of offerings from the first of their produce: grain, new wine, fresh olive oil, honey, and every crop from the fields. They brought large quantities, a tenth of everything. Romans 5:3 But that's not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance, Romans 5:11 In addition, our Lord Jesus Christ lets us continue to brag about God. After all, it is through Christ that we now have this restored relationship with God. Romans 7:24 What a miserable person I am! Who will rescue me from my dying body? Romans 8:15 You haven't received the spirit of slaves that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the spirit of God's adopted children by which we call out, "Abba! Father!" Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Romans 8:19 All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are. Jump to Previous Adoption Bodies Body Creation Deliverance Eagerly First Firstfruits First-Fruits Foretaste Fruits Future Glorious Groan Inwardly Minds Open Ourselves Pledge Possess Recognition Redemption Salvation Sigh Sorrow Spirit Wait Waiting Wit WithinJump to Next Adoption Bodies Body Creation Deliverance Eagerly First Firstfruits First-Fruits Foretaste Fruits Future Glorious Groan Inwardly Minds Open Ourselves Pledge Possess Recognition Redemption Salvation Sigh Sorrow Spirit Wait Waiting Wit WithinLinks Romans 8:23 NIVRomans 8:23 NLT Romans 8:23 ESV Romans 8:23 NASB Romans 8:23 KJV Romans 8:23 Bible Apps Romans 8:23 Biblia Paralela Romans 8:23 Chinese Bible Romans 8:23 French Bible Romans 8:23 German Bible Romans 8:23 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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