Romans 8:23

Not only that, but even we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit—even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, the redemption of our body.

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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 the whole creation groans and labors in pain together even now.

24For in this certain hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he can see?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28But when these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is coming near.”

Romans 7:24I am a miserable man! Who will deliver me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19For the eager expectation of the creation waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

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

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

Ephesians 1:14who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we take full possession of it, 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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