Romans 8:23

and not only so, but even we ourselves also, though having the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption as sons, for the redemption of our body.

Noyes Bible

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

22For we know that the whole creation is together groaning and suffering the pains of labor, up to this time;

24For we were saved only in hope. But hope which is seen is not hope; how can a man hope for that which he seeth?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Romans 7:24Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death?

Romans 8:19For the earnest expectation of the creation is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God.

2 Corinthians 5:2For while in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven;

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

Ephesians 1:14which is a pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased 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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