Romans 8:26

And in like manner also, the Spirit helps our weaknesses; for what we may pray for, as it is necessary, we have not known, but [this] One—the Spirit—makes intercession for us with unutterable groanings,

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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

25And if what we do not behold we hope for, through continuance we expect [it].

27and He who is searching the hearts has known what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because according to God He intercedes for holy ones.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:3And my soul has been troubled greatly, || And You, O YHWH, until when?

Psalms 10:17You have heard the desire of the humble, O YHWH. You prepare their heart; You cause Your ear to attend,

Psalms 55:1TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. AN INSTRUCTION OF DAVID. Give ear, O God, [to] my prayer, || And do not hide from my supplication.

Psalms 77:1TO THE OVERSEER. FOR JEDUTHUN. A PSALM OF ASAPH. My voice [is] to God, and I cry, || My voice [is] to God, || And He has given ear to me.

Psalms 102:5From the voice of my sighing || My bone has cleaved to my flesh.

Psalms 119:81[KAPH] My soul has been consumed for Your salvation, || I have hoped for 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 →

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