Romans 8:27

And he that searcheth the heartes, knoweth what is the meanyng of the spirite: for he maketh intercession for the saintes accordyng to the pleasure of God.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James 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.

In Context

26Lykewyse, the spirite also helpeth our infirmities. For we knowe not what to desire as we ought: but ye spirite maketh great intercession for vs, with gronynges, which can not be expressed.

28For we knowe yt all thinges worke for the best, vnto them that loue God, to them which also are called of purpose.

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Cross References

Proverbs 17:3As siluer is tryed in the fire, and golde in the furnace: so doth the Lorde proue the heartes.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:27-29

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 26 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. 27 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. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.… Read the whole commentary →

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