Romans 8:26

In the selfsame way moreover, even the Spirit, helpeth together in our weakness,—for, what we should pray for as we ought, we know not, but, the Spirit itself, maketh intercession with sighings unutterable,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

In Context

25If, however, what we do not behold we hope for, with endurance, are we ardently awaiting [it];—

27And, he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is preferred by the Spirit—that, according to God, he maketh intercession in behalf of saints;

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Cross References

Psalms 6:3Yea, my soul, is dismayed greatly, Thou, then, O Yahweh—how long?

Psalms 10:17The longing of the patient, thou hast heard, O Yahweh, Thou wilt establish their heart, Thou wilt make attentive thine ear:

Psalms 55:1Give ear, O God, to my prayer, And do not hide thyself from my supplication:

Psalms 77:1With my voice—unto God, will I make outcry, With my voice unto God, and he will give ear unto me;

Psalms 102:5At the noise of my groaning, my bone, hath cleaved, to my flesh:

Psalms 119:81[KAPH.] My soul, hath languished for thy salvation, For thy word, have I hoped.

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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