Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

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The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

In Context

15For you have not received a spirit of bondage leading to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry out, Abba, Father.

17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him that we may also be glorified with him.

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Cross References

Romans 8:23And not only the creation, but ourselves as well, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

2 Corinthians 1:12For our boast is in this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and still more toward you.

2 Corinthians 5:5Now he who has made us for this very thing is God, who has also given to us the Spirit as a pledge.

Ephesians 4:30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you have been sealed for the day of redemption.

1 John 4:13By this we know that we abide in him, and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:11-17

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the… Read the whole commentary →

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