Romans 8:23

And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, euen we doe sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our body.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 knowe that euery creature groneth with vs also, and trauaileth in paine together vnto this present.

24For we are saued by hope: but hope that is seene, is not hope: for how can a man hope for that which he seeth?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28And when these things beginne to come to passe, then looke vp, and lift vp your heades: for your redemption draweth neere.

Romans 7:24O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death!

Romans 8:19For the feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shalbe reueiled,

2 Corinthians 5:2For therefore we sighe, desiring to be clothed with our house, which is from heauen.

Galatians 5:5For we through the Spirit waite for the hope of righteousnes through faith.

Ephesians 1:14Which is the earnest of our inheritance, for the redemption of that libertie purchased vnto the prayse 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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