Romans 8:27
New International Version
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

New Living Translation
And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.

English Standard Version
And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Berean Standard Bible
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Berean Literal Bible
And the One searching hearts knows what is the mindset of the Spirit, because He intercedes for the saints according to God.

King James Bible
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

New King James Version
Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

New American Standard Bible
and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

NASB 1995
and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

NASB 1977
and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Amplified Bible
And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit intercedes [before God] on behalf of God’s people in accordance with God’s will.

Christian Standard Bible
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And He who searches the hearts knows the Spirit’s mind-set, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

American Standard Version
and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he who searches the hearts knows what the mind of The Spirit is, for he is praying according to the will of God in the place of the Saints.

Contemporary English Version
All of our thoughts are known to God. He can understand what is in the mind of the Spirit, as the Spirit prays for God's people.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what the Spirit desireth; because he asketh for the saints according to God.

English Revised Version
and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The one who searches our hearts knows what the Spirit has in mind. The Spirit intercedes for God's people the way God wants him to.

Good News Translation
And God, who sees into our hearts, knows what the thought of the Spirit is; because the Spirit pleads with God on behalf of his people and in accordance with his will.

International Standard Version
and the one who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, for the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to God's will.

Literal Standard Version
and He who is searching the hearts has known what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because according to God He intercedes for holy ones.

Majority Standard Bible
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

New American Bible
And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.

NET Bible
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God's will.

New Revised Standard Version
And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

New Heart English Bible
And he who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints in accordance with God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints, according to the will of God.

Weymouth New Testament
and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will.

World English Bible
He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.

Young's Literal Translation
and He who is searching the hearts hath known what is the mind of the Spirit, because according to God he doth intercede for saints.

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Context
Future Glory
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. 27And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.…

Cross References
Psalm 139:1
O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Luke 16:15
So He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

Acts 1:24
And they prayed, "Lord, You know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

Romans 8:6
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God--and He is interceding for us.

1 Thessalonians 2:4
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.


Treasury of Scripture

And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

And he.

1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

Psalm 7:9
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

knoweth.

Psalm 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

Psalm 66:18,19
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: …

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

because.

Romans 8:34
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

according.

Jeremiah 29:12,13
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you…

John 14:13
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

James 1:5,6
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him…

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Romans 8
1. Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.
5. What harm comes of the flesh;
13. and what good of the Spirit.
19. The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,
29. was beforehand decreed from God.
38. Nothing can sever us from his love.














(27) God recognises the voice of His own Spirit, because the prayers that the Spirit prompts are in strict accordance with His will.

What is the mind of the Spirit.--What are the thoughts of the Spirit, and therefore what is the echo of those thoughts in the prayers that are offered to Him.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

He who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

searches
ἐραυνῶν (eraunōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2045: To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate.

[our]
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hearts
καρδίας (kardias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

knows
οἶδεν (oiden)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

mind
φρόνημα (phronēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5427: Thought, purpose, aspirations. From phroneo; inclination or purpose.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Spirit,
Πνεύματος (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

because
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[the Spirit] intercedes
ἐντυγχάνει (entynchanei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1793: From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

[the] saints
ἁγίων (hagiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

according to [the will]
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

[of] God.
Θεὸν (Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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