Romans 8:23

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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.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

And when this had reached the ears of the multitude, the sons of Israel brought an abundance of first-fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and also honey. And they offered a tenth part of all that the soil brings forth.

Luke 20:36

For they can no longer die. For they are equal to the Angels, and they are children of God, since they are children of the resurrection.

Luke 21:28

But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near."

Romans 5:11

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

Romans 5:3

And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

Romans 5:5

but hope is not unfounded, because the love of God is poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 7:24

Unhappy man that I am, who will free me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19

For the anticipation of the creature anticipates the revelation of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

In this way, nothing is lacking to you in any grace, as you await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:22

And he has sealed us, and he has placed the pledge of the Spirit in our hearts.

2 Corinthians 7:5

Then, too, when we had arrived in Macedonia, our flesh had no rest. Instead, we suffered every tribulation: exterior conflicts, interior fears.

Galatians 5:5

For in spirit, by faith, we await the hope of justice.

Ephesians 1:14

He is the pledge of our inheritance, unto the acquisition of redemption, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not be willing to grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you have been sealed, unto the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and justice and truth,

2 Timothy 4:8

As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon.

Titus 2:13

looking forward to the blessed hope and the advent of the glory of the great God and of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

so also Christ was offered, one time, in order to empty the sins of so many. He shall appear a second time without sin, for those who await him, unto salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:2

Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.