Romans 8:23

And not only that, but also we ourselves having the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting adoption, the redemption of our body.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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 all the creation groans together and labors in birth together until now.

24For by this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he already sees?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” 1 The Parable of the Fig Tree

Romans 7:24O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the unveiling of the sons of God.

2 Corinthians 5:2For also in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,

Galatians 5:5For we by the Spirit eagerly await for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Ephesians 1:14who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory. 1 Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom

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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