Romans 8:27

The one who examines the minds of everyone knows the Spirit's motives, because the Spirit pleads God's cause on behalf of the believers.

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In The King James Version

And 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.

In Context

26Similarly 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.

28We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9Solomon my son, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with complete dedication and with a willing mind, for the Lord examines every motivation and understands the intention of every thought. If you look for him, you will find him; but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.

Psalms 7:9Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God of right who examines hearts and minds.

Psalms 44:21wouldn't God have been aware of this, because he knows everyone's thoughts?

Proverbs 17:3A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.

Jeremiah 17:10But I, the Lord, see what people are thinking. I examine their minds, so I can reward them depending on their attitudes and the way they behave.

Jeremiah 29:12Then you will call for my help, you will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:27-29

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 26 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. 27 And 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. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.… Read the whole commentary →

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