Romans 8:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

As soon as the command was spread abroad, the people of Israel gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.

Luke 20:36

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

Luke 21:28

Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Romans 5:11

Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.

Romans 5:3

More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Romans 5:5

and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

Romans 7:24

Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19

For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God;

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ;

2 Corinthians 1:22

he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within.

Galatians 5:5

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

Ephesians 1:14

which is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Titus 2:13

awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 9:28

so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:2

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