Romans 8:23

And not only others, but those also who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit the redemption of our body.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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 world groaneth, and doth as it were travail in pain together even to this day.

24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen, is not hope; for what any one sees, how doth he yet hope for?

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Cross References

Luke 21:28But when these things begin to come to pass, look upwards and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh.

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

Romans 8:19For the earnest expectation of the world is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God:

2 Corinthians 5:2And therefore whilst we are in this tabernacle we groan, being very desirous to be covered with our house which is from heaven: since though unclothed of this body,

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

Ephesians 1:14who is the pledge of our inheritance, till the redemption of his purchased 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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