Romans 8:27

But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth the mind of the Spirit, because it intercedeth for the holy according to the will of God.

Noyes Bible

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

26In like manner the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedeth with groans which cannot be expressed in words.

28We know moreover that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Read all of Romans 8

Cross References

Psalms 7:9Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked be at an end; But establish the righteous! For the righteous God trieth the heart and the reins.

Psalms 44:21Surely God would search it out; For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

Proverbs 17:3The refining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But the LORD trieth hearts.

Jeremiah 17:10I, Jehovah, search the heart, And try the reins, To give to every man according to his ways, And according to the fruit of his doings.

Jeremiah 29:12Then ye shall call upon me, and go in peace; ye shall pray to me, and I will hear 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Romans 8:27