Romans 8:23

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And not Nature only; but we ourselves also, though we have already a first gift of the Spirit-we ourselves are inwardly groaning, while we eagerly await our full adoption as Sons-the redemption of our bodies.

Cross References

Luke 20:36

Nor indeed can they die again, for they are like angels and, having shared in the resurrection, they are God's Sons.

Luke 21:28

And, when these things begin to occur, look upwards and lift your heads, for your deliverance will be at hand."

Romans 5:11

And not only that, but we exult in God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, through whom we have now obtained this reconciliation.

Romans 5:3

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

Romans 5:5

And that 'hope never disappoints.' For the love of God has filled our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given us;

Romans 7:24

Miserable man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body that is bringing me to this Death?

Romans 8:19

All Nature awaits with eager expectation the appearing of the Sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

And thus there is no gift in which you are deficient, while waiting for the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:22

Also set his seal upon us, and gave us his Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of future blessings.

2 Corinthians 7:5

Ever since we reached Macedonia, we have had no rest in body or mind; on every side there have been troubles--conflicts without, anxieties within.

Galatians 5:5

For we, by the help of the Spirit, are eagerly waiting for the fulfillment of our hope--that we may be pronounced righteous as the result of faith.

Ephesians 1:14

And the Spirit is a pledge of our future heritage, fore- shadowing the full redemption of God's own People--to enhance his Glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve God's Holy Spirit; for it was through that Spirit that God sealed you as his, against the Day of Redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity--

2 Timothy 4:8

And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.

Titus 2:13

while we are awaiting our Blessed Hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 9:28

so it is with the Christ. He was offered up once and for all, to 'bear away the sins of many'; and the second time he will appear--but without any burden of sin--to those who are waiting for him, to bring Salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, we are God's Children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is that, when it is revealed, we shall be like Christ; because we shall see him as he is.