Romans 8:23

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.
American Standard Version

Treated in 7 passages across the library.

Where it is preached

  1. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit · R. A. Torrey

    The Holy Spirit and the Believer's Body cites Romans 8:23

    …d sometimes groaning for our full place as sons manifested in the redemption of our body (Romans 8:23). But while this is true, it is the clear teaching of Scripture and a matter of personal …

  2. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Resurrection of the Body of Jesus and of Our Bodies cites Rom. 8:23

    …tion of our adoption, i.e., of our placing as sons, our manifestations as sons of God. In Rom. 8:23 we read: "We, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within o…

  3. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Conformed to the Image of Christ cites Romans 8:23

    …t, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies" (Romans 8:23). In view of such a glorious destiny, at which I dare not do more than hint, shall we not…

  4. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Spirit, Soul, and Body cites Romans 8:23

    …on of God became flesh. Jesus rose bodily. Christians await “the redemption of our body” (Romans 8:23, ASV), not escape from embodiment. Paul therefore gives the body profound dignity: “Know …

  5. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    June cites Romans 8:23

    …thborn, and yet rejoice in the God of our salvation. June 23 “Waiting for the adoption.” (Romans 8:23) Even in this world saints are God's children, but men cannot discover them to be so, exc…

  6. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    August cites Romans 8:23

    …is heart of flesh? August 16 “Ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:23) Present possession is declared. At this present moment we have the first fruits of the S…

  7. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    December cites Romans 8:23

    …s groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” (Romans 8:23) This groaning is universal among the saints: to a greater or less extent we all feel it.…

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