Romans 8:23

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However, not only creation groans. We, who have the Spirit as the first of God’s gifts, also groan inwardly. We groan as we eagerly wait for our adoption, the freeing of our bodies ⌞from sin⌟.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

As soon as the word spread, the Israelites brought plenty of offerings from the first of their produce: grain, new wine, fresh olive oil, honey, and every crop from the fields. They brought large quantities, a tenth of everything.

Luke 20:36

nor die anymore. They are the same as the angels. They are God’s children who have come back to life.

Luke 21:28

“When these things begin to happen, stand with confidence! The time when you will be set free is near.”

Romans 5:11

In addition, our Lord Jesus Christ lets us continue to brag about God. After all, it is through Christ that we now have this restored relationship with God.

Romans 5:3

But that’s not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,

Romans 5:5

We’re not ashamed to have this confidence, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 7:24

What a miserable person I am! Who will rescue me from my dying body?

Romans 8:19

All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are.

1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore, you don’t lack any gift as you wait eagerly for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

2 Corinthians 1:22

In addition, he has put his seal ⌞of ownership⌟ on us and has given us the Spirit as his guarantee.

2 Corinthians 7:5

Ever since we arrived in the province of Macedonia, we’ve had no rest. Instead, we suffer in a number of ways. Outwardly we have conflicts, and inwardly we have fears.

Galatians 5:5

However, in our spiritual nature, faith causes us to wait eagerly for the confidence that comes with God’s approval.

Ephesians 1:14

This Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive our inheritance. We have this guarantee until we are set free to belong to him. God receives praise and glory for this.

Ephesians 4:30

Don’t give God’s Holy Spirit any reason to be upset with you. He has put his seal on you for the day you will be set free ⌞from the world of sin⌟.

Ephesians 5:9

Light produces everything that is good, that has God’s approval, and that is true.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Titus 2:13

At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

Likewise, Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of humanity, and after that he will appear a second time. This time he will not deal with sin, but he will save those who eagerly wait for him.

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, now we are God’s children. What we will be isn’t completely clear yet. We do know that when Christ appears we will be like him because we will see him as he is.