Romans 8:23

And 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.

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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 in the pains of childbirth until now.

24For we are saved by this hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what man hopes for what he sees?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near.

Romans 7:24O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from this body of death?

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

2 Corinthians 5:2For in this house we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our dwelling which is from heaven:

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

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