Romans 8:26

And likewise also the Spirit helps our weaknesses, for we know not what we would pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

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In The King James Version

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

In Context

25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait through patience.

27And he who searches the hearts knows what is the mentality of the Spirit, because he appeals to God for the sanctified.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:3My soul also is greatly troubled. And thou, O LORD, how long?

Psalms 10:17LORD, thou have heard the desire of the humble. Thou will prepare their heart, thou will cause thine ear to hear,

Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my supplication.

Psalms 77:1I will cry to God with my voice, even to God with my voice, and he will give ear to me.

Psalms 102:5Because of the voice of my groaning my bones cling to my flesh.

Psalms 119:81My soul faints for thy salvation. I hope in thy word.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:18-26

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath… Read the whole commentary →

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