Romans 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves… 1. As embracing the whole man. 2. As consisting in absolute deliverance from bondage. 3. As including manifestation and public acknowledgment. 4. As belonging not merely to individuals, but to the Church as a body. (T. Robinson, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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