Romans 8:23

Conservative English Version

The Spirit makes us sure about what we will be in the future. But now we groan silently, while we wait for God to show that we are his children. This means that our bodies will also be set free.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

As soon as the people heard what the king wanted, they brought a tenth of everything they owned, including their best grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and other crops.

Luke 20:36

or die. They will be like the angels and will be God's children, because they have been raised to life.

Luke 21:28

When all of this starts happening, stand up straight and be brave. You will soon be set free.

Romans 5:11

And in addition to everything else, we are happy because God sent our Lord Jesus Christ to make peace with us.

Romans 5:3

But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

Romans 5:5

that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

Romans 7:24

What a miserable person I am. Who will rescue me from this body that is doomed to die?

Romans 8:19

In fact, all creation is eagerly waiting for God to show who his children are.

1 Corinthians 1:7

You are not missing out on any blessings, as you wait for him to return.

2 Corinthians 1:22

and put his Spirit in our hearts to show that we belong only to him.

2 Corinthians 7:5

After we came to Macedonia, we didn't have any chance to rest. We were faced with all kinds of problems. We were troubled by enemies and troubled by fears.

Galatians 5:5

But the Spirit makes us sure that God will accept us because of our faith in Christ.

Ephesians 1:14

The Spirit also makes us sure that we will be given what God has stored up for his people. Then we will be set free, and God will be honored and praised.

Ephesians 4:30

Don't make God's Spirit sad. The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins.

Ephesians 5:9

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

2 Timothy 4:8

So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power.

Titus 2:13

We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

So Christ died only once to take away the sins of many people. But when he comes again, it will not be to take away sin. He will come to save everyone who is waiting for him.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

1 John 3:2

My dear friends, we are already God's children, though what we will be hasn't yet been seen. But we do know that when Christ returns, we will be like him, because we will see him as he truly is.