Romans 8:23

And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.

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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.

In Context

22For we are conscious that all living things are weeping and sorrowing in pain together till now.

24For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.

Romans 7:24How unhappy am I! who will make me free from the body of this death?

Romans 8:19For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.

2 Corinthians 5:2For in this we are crying in weariness, greatly desiring to be clothed with our house from heaven:

Galatians 5:5For we through the Spirit by faith are waiting for the hope of righteousness.

Ephesians 1:14Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.

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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