Romans 8:23

Not only that, we ourselves also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, eagerly awaiting adoption, 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

22Yes, we know that the whole creation has been groaning and in labor pains until now.

24Yes, we were saved in the hope, but a hope that is seen is not hope—why would anyone hope for what he sees?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28Now when these things begin to happen, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Romans 7:24What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19You see, the creation waits with eager anticipation for the revelation of God's sons;

2 Corinthians 5:2Further, in this one we do groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly habitation;

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

Ephesians 1:14who is the down payment on our inheritance until the release of the possession, to 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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