Romans 8:16
For the Spirit himself renders testimony to our spirit that we are the sons of God.
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The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
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Romans 8:23and not only these, but also ourselves, since we hold the first-fruits of the Spirit. For we also groan within ourselves, anticipating our adoption as the sons of God, and the redemption of our body.
2 Corinthians 1:12For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, which is found in simplicity of heart and in sincerity toward God. And it is not with worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God, that we have conversed with this world, and more abundantly toward you.
2 Corinthians 5:5Now the One who accomplishes this very thing in us is God, who has given us the pledge of the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:30And do not be willing to grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you have been sealed, unto the day of redemption.
1 John 4:13In this way, we know that we abide in him, and he in us: because he has given to us from his Spirit.
Matthew Henry on Romans 8:11-17
The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the… Read the whole commentary →