Romans 8:23

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

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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 all creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now.

24For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for why would someone hope for what he already sees?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28So when these things begin to take place, stand tall and lift up your heads, for your redemption is near.”

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

Romans 8:19The creation waits with eager longing for the sons of God to be revealed.

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

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

Ephesians 1:14who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of God's own 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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