Romans 8:26
Similarly the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We don't know how to speak with God, but the Spirit himself intercedes with and through us by groans that can't be put into words.
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25Since we're hoping for what we haven't yet seen, we wait for it patiently.
Cross References
Psalms 6:3I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?
Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the longing cries of those who are suffering. You will encourage them, for you will listen to them.
Psalms 55:1God, please hear my prayer; don't ignore my cry for help!
Psalms 77:1I cry out to God for help—I even shout. If only he would listen to me!
Psalms 102:5All my groaning has worn me out; my bones show through my skin.
Psalms 119:81I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your 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 →