Romans 8:23

And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first-fruits of the Spirit, (o. pneuma) even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to know, 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 until now.

24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

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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 nigh.

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

Romans 8:19For the earn expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.

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

Galatians 5:5For we through the Spirit (o. pneuma) wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Ephesians 1:14Which is the earn of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto 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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