Romans 8:23

And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for [our] adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.

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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 know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

24For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

Romans 7:24Wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me out of the body of this death?

Romans 8:19For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.

2 Corinthians 5:2For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:

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

Ephesians 1:14which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of [God`s] own possession, unto 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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