Romans 8:23
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 8
“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.”Romans 8:23
What Does Romans 8:23 Mean?
Romans 8:23 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 8:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”2 Corinthians 5:2“For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:”Hebrews 9:28“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”Romans 8:19“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”Titus 2:13“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”Ephesians 1:5“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”Ephesians 4:30“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”Ephesians 1:14“Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”Galatians 5:5“For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”Romans 7:24“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?”Luke 20:36“Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.”2 Corinthians 5:5“Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Romans 8:15“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”Romans 8:16“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:”Romans 8:25“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”Galatians 4:5“To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”Philippians 1:21“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Luke 21:28“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
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