Romans 8:23

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Romans 8:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

23 Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

24 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

25 But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

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Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:16

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

2 Corinthians 5:5

And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 1:14

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

Romans 7:24

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 5:3

because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.

2 Corinthians 5:4

So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:22

But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

Philippians 1:23

I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:19

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Luke 20:36

In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.

Philippians 3:20

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 3:21

who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on 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 to all who crave His appearing.

Titus 2:13

as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

1 John 3:2

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

Luke 21:28

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

Ephesians 4:30

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