Romans 8:23 And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves. We do this as we look forward to the time ...

8:23 NIrV

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New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves. We do this as we look forward to the time when God adopts us as full members of his family. Then he will give us everything he has for us. He will raise our bodies and give glory to them.
新标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
当代译本 - 不但如此，就是我们这些首先得到圣灵的人也在心里叹息，热切等候得到儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得到救赎。
圣经新译本 - 不但这样，连我们这些有圣灵作为初熟果子的人，自己也在内心叹息，热切期待成为嗣子，就是我们的身体得赎。
中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，连我们这些有圣灵为初熟果子的人，也在自己里面呻吟叹息，热切等待得到儿子的名份，就是等待我们的身体得蒙救赎。
现代标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
和合本（拼音版） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
New International Version - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
English Standard Version - And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
New Living Translation - And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.
Christian Standard Bible - Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits — we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
New American Standard Bible - And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body.
New King James Version - Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
Amplified Bible - And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].
American Standard Version - And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
King James Version - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
New English Translation - Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
World English Bible - Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
新標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裏歎息，等候得着兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
當代譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先得到聖靈的人也在心裡歎息，熱切等候得到兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得到救贖。
聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，連我們這些有聖靈作為初熟果子的人，自己也在內心歎息，熱切期待成為嗣子，就是我們的身體得贖。
呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先受聖靈做初收果子的、也是自己心裏歎息，切候着被立為子，就是我們身體之得釋放。
中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，連我們這些有聖靈為初熟果子的人，也在自己裡面呻吟嘆息，熱切等待得到兒子的名份，就是等待我們的身體得蒙救贖。
現代標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡嘆息，等候得著兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、我儕獲聖神之初實者、亦中心太息、以俟得成為子、即我身之贖焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、我儕初得聖神者、亦心歎望眾子之顯、吾身之贖焉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不第此也、即我儕已得聖神之初果者、中心自歎、望得義子之位、即我身之贖也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟萬物為然、即在新受聖神妙果之吾人、亦莫不呻吟嘆息於心靈深處、而以如飢若渴之情緒、期待兒女身分之完成、即肉身之被贖是已。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Y no solo ella, sino también nosotros mismos, que tenemos las primicias del Espíritu, gemimos interiormente, mientras aguardamos nuestra adopción como hijos, es decir, la redención de nuestro cuerpo.
현대인의 성경 - 이것뿐만 아니라 성령을 첫열매로 받은 우리까지도 속으로 신음하며 하나님의 아들이 되는 것, 곧 우리 몸이 구원받기를 갈망합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Elle n’est pas seule à gémir ; car nous aussi, qui avons reçu l’Esprit comme avant-goût de la gloire, nous gémissons du fond du cœur, en attendant d’être pleinement établis dans notre condition de fils adoptifs de Dieu quand notre corps sera délivré .
リビングバイブル - そればかりか、私たちクリスチャンでさえ、御霊を自分のうちにいただいて、将来の栄光を先取りしているにもかかわらず、罪からの完全な解放を待ち望んでうめいています。その日には、神が約束してくださった新しい体、すなわち、もはや苦しみも死もない体をいただくのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ Πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν, υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - E não só isso, mas nós mesmos, que temos os primeiros frutos do Espírito, gememos interiormente, esperando ansiosamente nossa adoção como filhos, a redenção do nosso corpo.
Hoffnung für alle - Aber auch wir selbst, denen Gott bereits jetzt seinen Geist als Anfang des neuen Lebens gegeben hat, seufzen in unserem Innern. Denn wir warten voller Sehnsucht darauf, dass Gott uns als seine Kinder zu sich nimmt und auch unseren Körper von aller Vergänglichkeit befreit.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chẳng riêng gì vạn vật, chính chúng ta, những người nhận lãnh Chúa Thánh Linh—một bằng chứng về vinh quang tương lai—cũng phải âm thầm than thở đang khi thiết tha mong đợi ngày được hưởng trọn quyền làm con Đức Chúa Trời, trong thân thể mới Ngài đã hứa cho chúng ta.
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2 Timothy 4:8 - Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.
Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful
Galatians 5:23 - and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
Titus 2:13 - That’s how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in his glory. He is our great God and Savior.
Ephesians 5:9 - The light produces what is completely good, right and true.
1 Peter 1:7 - Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is worth more than gold. That’s because gold can pass away even when fire has made it pure. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honor and glory to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns.
Romans 5:5 - And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
2 Corinthians 7:5 - When we came to Macedonia, we weren’t able to rest. We were attacked no matter where we went. We had battles on the outside and fears on the inside.
Ephesians 4:30 - Do not make God’s Holy Spirit mourn. The Holy Spirit is the proof that you belong to God. And the Spirit is the proof that God will set you completely free.
Romans 8:15 - The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would live in fear again. Instead, the Holy Spirit you received made you God’s adopted child. By the Spirit’s power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.
Romans 8:16 - The Spirit himself joins with our spirits. Together they tell us that we are God’s children.
Luke 21:28 - When these things begin to take place, stand up. Hold your head up with joy and hope. The time when you will be set free will be very close.”
Romans 8:25 - We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.
Romans 8:26 - In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don’t know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays through groans too deep for words.
Luke 20:36 - They can’t die anymore. They are like the angels. They are God’s children. They will be given a new form of life when the dead rise.
Philippians 1:21 - For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.
Philippians 1:22 - Suppose I go on living in my body. Then I will be able to carry on my work. It will bear a lot of fruit. But what should I choose? I don’t know!
Philippians 1:23 - I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far.
Galatians 5:5 - But we long to be made completely holy because of our faith in Christ. Through the Holy Spirit we wait for this in hope.
Romans 7:24 - What a terrible failure I am! Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body?
Philippians 3:20 - But we are citizens of heaven. And we can hardly wait for a Savior from there. He is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:21 - He has the power to bring everything under his control. By his power he will change our earthly bodies. They will become like his glorious body.
2 Corinthians 5:2 - During our time on earth we groan. We long to put on our house in heaven as if it were clothing.
2 Corinthians 5:3 - Then we will not be naked.
2 Corinthians 5:4 - While we live in this tent of ours, we groan under our heavy load. We don’t want to be naked. Instead, we want to be fully dressed with our house in heaven. What must die will be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 5:5 - God has formed us for that very purpose. He has given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment. The Spirit makes us sure of what is still to come.
Ephesians 1:14 - The Spirit marks us as God’s own. We can now be sure that someday we will receive all that God has promised. That will happen after God sets all his people completely free. All these things will bring praise to his glory.
Hebrews 9:28 - In the same way, Christ was offered up once. He took away the sins of many people. He will also come a second time. At that time he will not suffer for sin. Instead, he will come to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Romans 8:19 - Everything God created looks forward to the future. That will be the time when his children appear in their full and final glory.

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交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves. We do this as we look forward to the time when God adopts us as full members of his family. Then he will give us everything he has for us. He will raise our bodies and give glory to them.
新标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
当代译本 - 不但如此，就是我们这些首先得到圣灵的人也在心里叹息，热切等候得到儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得到救赎。
圣经新译本 - 不但这样，连我们这些有圣灵作为初熟果子的人，自己也在内心叹息，热切期待成为嗣子，就是我们的身体得赎。
中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，连我们这些有圣灵为初熟果子的人，也在自己里面呻吟叹息，热切等待得到儿子的名份，就是等待我们的身体得蒙救赎。
现代标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
和合本（拼音版） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
New International Version - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
English Standard Version - And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
New Living Translation - And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.
Christian Standard Bible - Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits — we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
New American Standard Bible - And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body.
New King James Version - Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
Amplified Bible - And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].
American Standard Version - And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
King James Version - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
New English Translation - Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
World English Bible - Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
新標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裏歎息，等候得着兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
當代譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先得到聖靈的人也在心裡歎息，熱切等候得到兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得到救贖。
聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，連我們這些有聖靈作為初熟果子的人，自己也在內心歎息，熱切期待成為嗣子，就是我們的身體得贖。
呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先受聖靈做初收果子的、也是自己心裏歎息，切候着被立為子，就是我們身體之得釋放。
中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，連我們這些有聖靈為初熟果子的人，也在自己裡面呻吟嘆息，熱切等待得到兒子的名份，就是等待我們的身體得蒙救贖。
現代標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡嘆息，等候得著兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、我儕獲聖神之初實者、亦中心太息、以俟得成為子、即我身之贖焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、我儕初得聖神者、亦心歎望眾子之顯、吾身之贖焉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不第此也、即我儕已得聖神之初果者、中心自歎、望得義子之位、即我身之贖也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟萬物為然、即在新受聖神妙果之吾人、亦莫不呻吟嘆息於心靈深處、而以如飢若渴之情緒、期待兒女身分之完成、即肉身之被贖是已。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Y no solo ella, sino también nosotros mismos, que tenemos las primicias del Espíritu, gemimos interiormente, mientras aguardamos nuestra adopción como hijos, es decir, la redención de nuestro cuerpo.
현대인의 성경 - 이것뿐만 아니라 성령을 첫열매로 받은 우리까지도 속으로 신음하며 하나님의 아들이 되는 것, 곧 우리 몸이 구원받기를 갈망합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Elle n’est pas seule à gémir ; car nous aussi, qui avons reçu l’Esprit comme avant-goût de la gloire, nous gémissons du fond du cœur, en attendant d’être pleinement établis dans notre condition de fils adoptifs de Dieu quand notre corps sera délivré .
リビングバイブル - そればかりか、私たちクリスチャンでさえ、御霊を自分のうちにいただいて、将来の栄光を先取りしているにもかかわらず、罪からの完全な解放を待ち望んでうめいています。その日には、神が約束してくださった新しい体、すなわち、もはや苦しみも死もない体をいただくのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ Πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν, υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - E não só isso, mas nós mesmos, que temos os primeiros frutos do Espírito, gememos interiormente, esperando ansiosamente nossa adoção como filhos, a redenção do nosso corpo.
Hoffnung für alle - Aber auch wir selbst, denen Gott bereits jetzt seinen Geist als Anfang des neuen Lebens gegeben hat, seufzen in unserem Innern. Denn wir warten voller Sehnsucht darauf, dass Gott uns als seine Kinder zu sich nimmt und auch unseren Körper von aller Vergänglichkeit befreit.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chẳng riêng gì vạn vật, chính chúng ta, những người nhận lãnh Chúa Thánh Linh—một bằng chứng về vinh quang tương lai—cũng phải âm thầm than thở đang khi thiết tha mong đợi ngày được hưởng trọn quyền làm con Đức Chúa Trời, trong thân thể mới Ngài đã hứa cho chúng ta.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ไม่เพียงเท่านั้นแม้แต่เราเอง ผู้มีผลแรกของพระวิญญาณก็ยังคร่ำครวญอยู่ภายในขณะที่เราจดจ่อรอคอยการทรงรับเราเป็นบุตร คือการไถ่ร่างกายของเราให้รอด
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2 Timothy 4:8 - Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.
Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful
Galatians 5:23 - and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
Titus 2:13 - That’s how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in his glory. He is our great God and Savior.
Ephesians 5:9 - The light produces what is completely good, right and true.
1 Peter 1:7 - Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is worth more than gold. That’s because gold can pass away even when fire has made it pure. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honor and glory to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns.
Romans 5:5 - And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
2 Corinthians 7:5 - When we came to Macedonia, we weren’t able to rest. We were attacked no matter where we went. We had battles on the outside and fears on the inside.
Ephesians 4:30 - Do not make God’s Holy Spirit mourn. The Holy Spirit is the proof that you belong to God. And the Spirit is the proof that God will set you completely free.
Romans 8:15 - The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would live in fear again. Instead, the Holy Spirit you received made you God’s adopted child. By the Spirit’s power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.
Romans 8:16 - The Spirit himself joins with our spirits. Together they tell us that we are God’s children.
Luke 21:28 - When these things begin to take place, stand up. Hold your head up with joy and hope. The time when you will be set free will be very close.”
Romans 8:25 - We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.
Romans 8:26 - In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don’t know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays through groans too deep for words.
Luke 20:36 - They can’t die anymore. They are like the angels. They are God’s children. They will be given a new form of life when the dead rise.
Philippians 1:21 - For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.
Philippians 1:22 - Suppose I go on living in my body. Then I will be able to carry on my work. It will bear a lot of fruit. But what should I choose? I don’t know!
Philippians 1:23 - I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far.
Galatians 5:5 - But we long to be made completely holy because of our faith in Christ. Through the Holy Spirit we wait for this in hope.
Romans 7:24 - What a terrible failure I am! Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body?
Philippians 3:20 - But we are citizens of heaven. And we can hardly wait for a Savior from there. He is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:21 - He has the power to bring everything under his control. By his power he will change our earthly bodies. They will become like his glorious body.
2 Corinthians 5:2 - During our time on earth we groan. We long to put on our house in heaven as if it were clothing.
2 Corinthians 5:3 - Then we will not be naked.
2 Corinthians 5:4 - While we live in this tent of ours, we groan under our heavy load. We don’t want to be naked. Instead, we want to be fully dressed with our house in heaven. What must die will be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 5:5 - God has formed us for that very purpose. He has given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment. The Spirit makes us sure of what is still to come.
Ephesians 1:14 - The Spirit marks us as God’s own. We can now be sure that someday we will receive all that God has promised. That will happen after God sets all his people completely free. All these things will bring praise to his glory.
Hebrews 9:28 - In the same way, Christ was offered up once. He took away the sins of many people. He will also come a second time. At that time he will not suffer for sin. Instead, he will come to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Romans 8:19 - Everything God created looks forward to the future. That will be the time when his children appear in their full and final glory.