Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit (o. pneuma) also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit (o. pneuma) itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

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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

25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

27And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, (o. pneuma) because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:3My soul is also sore vexed: but you, O LORD, how long?

Psalms 10:17LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble: you will prepare their heart, you will cause yours ear to hear:

Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not yourself from my supplication.

Psalms 77:1I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.

Psalms 102:5By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.

Psalms 119:81My soul faints for your salvation: but I hope in your word.

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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