Romans 8:23

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

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.

Romans 8:23 — American Standard Version

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Context — Romans 8

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20For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope

21that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

23And 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.

24For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

25But if we hope for that which we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for it.

26And 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;

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