Romans 8:23 “Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spiri…”

Romans 8:23

Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, euen we doe sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our body.

Darby Translation

And not only [that], but even we ourselves, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, awaiting adoption, [that is] the redemption of our body.

Young's Literal Translation

And not only [so], but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves in ourselves do groan, adoption expecting — the redemption of our body;

Bible in Basic English

And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.

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Cross references

“which have”

Ephesians 1:14 Ephesians 5:9 Romans 5:5 Romans 8:15 Romans 8:16 2 Corinthians 5:5

Ephesians 1:14 · BSB

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 5:9 · BSB

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Romans 5:5 · BSB

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Romans 8:15 · BSB

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:16 · BSB

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

2 Corinthians 5:5 · BSB

And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

“even we”

Romans 7:24 Philippians 1:21–23 1 Peter 1:7 2 Corinthians 7:5 Romans 8:26 2 Corinthians 5:2–4

Romans 7:24 · BSB

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

Philippians 1:21–23 · BSB

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 7:5 · BSB

For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Romans 8:26 · BSB

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

2 Corinthians 5:2–4 · BSB

For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

“waiting”

Hebrews 9:28 Titus 2:13 1 John 3:2 Romans 8:19 Luke 20:36 2 Timothy 4:8

Hebrews 9:28 · BSB

so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Titus 2:13 · BSB

as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:2 · BSB

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Romans 8:19 · BSB

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Luke 20:36 · BSB

In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

“the redemption”

Ephesians 4:30 Luke 21:28

Ephesians 4:30 · BSB

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Luke 21:28 · BSB

When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Also

Galatians 5:5

Galatians 5:5 · BSB

But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

24For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

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