Romans 8:23

Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

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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

22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

24For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Why would one hope for what he can already see?

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Cross References

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

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

Romans 8:19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

2 Corinthians 5:2For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

Galatians 5:5But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

Ephesians 1:14who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s 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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