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Romans 8:27-29
New International Version
Romans 8:27-29
New International Version
27 And he who searches our hearts(A) knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes(B) for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good(C) of those who love him, who[a] have been called(D) according to his purpose.(E) 29 For those God foreknew(F) he also predestined(G) to be conformed to the image of his Son,(H) that he might be the firstborn(I) among many brothers and sisters.
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- Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who
Romans 8:27-29
Contemporary English Version
Romans 8:27-29
Contemporary English Version
27 (A) All of our thoughts are known to God. He can understand what is in the mind of the Spirit, as the Spirit prays for God's people. 28 We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him.[a] They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose, 29 and he has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them become like his own Son, so his Son would be the first of many children.
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- 8.28 God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him: Or “All things work for the good of everyone who loves God” or “God's Spirit always works for the good of everyone who loves God.”
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