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Romans 8:15-29
American Standard Version
Romans 8:15-29
American Standard Version
15 For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: 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 with him.
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, [a]in hope 21 that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain [b]together until now. 23 And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24 For [c]in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: [d]for who [e]hopeth for that which he seeth? 25 But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with [f]patience wait for it.
26 And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered; 27 and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, [g]because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that to them that love God [h]all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
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- Romans 8:20 Or, in hope; because the creation etc.
- Romans 8:22 Or, with us
- Romans 8:24 Or, by
- Romans 8:24 Many ancient authorities read for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
- Romans 8:24 Some ancient authorities read awaiteth.
- Romans 8:25 Or, stedfastness
- Romans 8:27 Or, that
- Romans 8:28 Some ancient authorities read God worketh all things with them for good.
Romans 8:15-29
New International Version
Romans 8:15-29
New International Version
15 The Spirit(A) you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;(B) rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba,[b] Father.”(C) 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit(D) that we are God’s children.(E) 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs(F)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings(G) in order that we may also share in his glory.(H)
Present Suffering and Future Glory
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.(I) 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God(J) to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,(K) in hope 21 that[c] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay(L) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.(M)
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning(N) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,(O) groan(P) inwardly as we wait eagerly(Q) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.(R) 24 For in this hope we were saved.(S) But hope that is seen is no hope at all.(T) Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.(U)
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit(V) himself intercedes for us(W) through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts(X) knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes(Y) for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good(Z) of those who love him, who[d] have been called(AA) according to his purpose.(AB) 29 For those God foreknew(AC) he also predestined(AD) to be conformed to the image of his Son,(AE) that he might be the firstborn(AF) among many brothers and sisters.
Footnotes
- Romans 8:15 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture; also in verse 23.
- Romans 8:15 Aramaic for father
- Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
- 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
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