Romans 8:26

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for [us] with groanings which cannot be uttered;

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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 that which we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for it.

27and 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.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:3My soul also is sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long?

Psalms 10:17Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt 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 unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.

Psalms 102:5By reason of the voice of my groaning My bones cleave to my flesh.

Psalms 119:81My soul fainteth for thy salvation; [But] 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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