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Romans 8:16

Identity and self-worthThe Holy SpiritGod's love

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

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BSB
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
KJV
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
WEB
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
ASV
The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:
DARBY
The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God.
BLB
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,
ÅB
Ånden selv vitner med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn.
OTB
Ånden selv vitner sammen med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn.
B1930
Ånden selv vidner med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn;

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Cross references

  • 1 John 4:13

    Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:22

    Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:5

    Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

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  • Ephesians 1:13

    In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

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  • Romans 8:26

    Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

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  • 1 John 3:19–22

    And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

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  • Ephesians 4:30

    And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:12

    For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

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