Romans 8:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

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.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

And when the order was made public, straight away the children of Israel gave, in great amounts, the first-fruits of their grain and wine and oil and honey, and of the produce of their fields; and they took in a tenth part of everything, a great store.

Luke 20:36

And death has no more power over them, for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being of those who will come back from the dead.

Luke 21:28

But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.

Romans 5:11

And not only so, but we have joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we are now at peace with God.

Romans 5:3

And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;

Romans 5:5

And hope does not put to shame; because our hearts are full of the love of God through the Holy Spirit which is given to us.

Romans 7:24

How unhappy am I! who will make me free from the body of this death?

Romans 8:19

For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

So that having every grace you are living in the hope of the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

2 Corinthians 1:22

And it is he who has put his stamp on us, even the Spirit, as the sign in our hearts of the coming glory.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we had come into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; there were fightings outside and fears inside.

Galatians 5:5

For we through the Spirit by faith are waiting for the hope of righteousness.

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not give grief to the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were marked for the day of salvation.

Ephesians 5:9

Because the fruit of the light is in all righteousness and in everything which is good and true,

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.

Titus 2:13

Looking for the glad hope, the revelation of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;

Hebrews 9:28

So Christ, having at his first coming taken on himself the sins of men, will be seen a second time, without sin, by those who are waiting for him, for their salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

So that the true metal of your faith, being of much greater value than gold which, though it comes to an end, is tested by fire, may come to light in praise and glory and honour, at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

1 John 3:2

My loved ones, now we are children of God, and at present it is not clear what we are to be. We are certain that at his revelation we will be like him; for we will see him as he is.