Romans 8:23 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²³ Not only that,  but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits   #– #we also groan within ourselves,  eagerly waiting for adoption,  the redemption of our bodies.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ And not only the creation, but we ourselves too, who have and enjoy the firstfruits of the [Holy] Spirit [a foretaste of the blissful things to come] groan inwardly as we wait for the redemption of our bodies [from sensuality and the grave, which will reveal] our adoption (our manifestation as God's sons).

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

²³ And it’s not only the creation. We ourselves who have the Spirit as the first crop of the harvest also groan inside as we wait to be adopted and for our bodies to be set free.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ and not only these, but also ourselves, since we hold the first-fruits of the Spirit. For we also groan within ourselves, anticipating our adoption as the sons of God, and the redemption of our body.

Romans 8:23 Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

When the word spread, the Israelites gave liberally of the best of the grain, new wine, fresh oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance, a tenth  of everything.

Luke 20:36

For they can no longer die,   because they are like angels and are children of God,   since they are children of the resurrection.

Luke 21:28

But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is near.’

Romans 5:11

And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.

Romans 5:3

And not only that,  but we also boast in our afflictions,  because we know that affliction produces endurance,

Romans 5:5

This hope will not disappoint us,  because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts  through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Romans 7:24

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

Romans 8:19

For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation  for God’s sons  to be revealed.

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait  for the revelation  of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:22

He has also put his seal on us and given us the Spirit in our hearts  as a down payment.

2 Corinthians 7:5

In fact, when we came into Macedonia,  we  had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts  on the outside, fears  within.

Galatians 5:5

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

Ephesians 1:14

The Holy Spirit is the down payment  of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit.  You were sealed by him  for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light  consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth   #– #

2 Timothy 4:8

There is reserved for me the crown  of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,  will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing.  ,

Titus 2:13

while we wait for the blessed hope,  the appearing of the glory  of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many,  will appear a second time,  not to bear sin, but  to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith   #– #more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire   #– #may result  in praise, glory, and honour  at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed.  We know that when he appears,  we will be like him  because we will see him as he is.