Romans 8:23

Lighthouse Bible 2006

And not only they, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, that is, the redemption of our body.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

And as soon as the commandment went out, the children of Israel brought in abundance the first fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things they brought in abundantly.

Luke 20:36

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Luke 21:28

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near.

Romans 5:11

And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;

Romans 5:5

And hope does not make us ashamed; because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given to us.

Romans 7:24

O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

Romans 8:19

For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

So that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Corinthians 1:22

Who has also sealed us, and given the guarantee of the Spirit in our hearts.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For, when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; outside were conflicts, inside were fears.

Galatians 5:5

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

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by which you are sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all those also who love his appearing.

Titus 2:13

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

Hebrews 9:28

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to those who look for him shall he appear the second time without sin for salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

That the testing of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it is tried with fire, may result in praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

1 John 3:2

Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.