Romans 8:23

Modern English Version

Not only that, but we also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves while eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

And when the command spread, the Israelites gave generously the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and all the produce of the field. And they brought in abundance one-tenth of everything.

Luke 20:36

For they cannot die any more, for they are equal to the angels and are the sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

Luke 21:28

When these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption is drawing near.”

Romans 5:11

Furthermore, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Romans 5:3

Not only so, but we also boast in tribulation, knowing that tribulation produces patience,

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Romans 7:24

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

Romans 8:19

The eager expectation of the creation waits for the appearance of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you are not lacking in any gift while waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:22

who also has sealed us and established the guarantee with the Spirit in our hearts.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, and we were troubled on every side. On the outside were conflicts; on the inside were fears.

Galatians 5:5

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

Ephesians 1:14

who 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, in whom 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

From now on a crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Titus 2:13

as we await the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 9:28

so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to save those who eagerly wait for Him.

1 Peter 1:7

in order that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

1 John 3:2

Beloved, now are we children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be. But we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.