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Romans 8:14–17

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

  1. Galatians 5:18Rank 1 from verse 14
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    18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

  2. John 1:12Rank 2 from verse 14
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    12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

  3. Galatians 3:26Rank 3 from verse 14
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    26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

  4. Galatians 5:16Rank 4 from verse 14
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    16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

  5. Psalms 143:10Rank 5 from verse 14
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    10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

From verse 15

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    5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

    6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

    7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

  2. 2 Timothy 1:7Rank 2 from verse 15
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    7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

  3. 1 Corinthians 2:12Rank 3 from verse 15
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    12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

  4. Romans 8:16Rank 4 from verse 15
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    16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

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    5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

From verse 16

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    13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

  2. 2 Corinthians 1:22Rank 2 from verse 16
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    22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:5Rank 3 from verse 16
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    5Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

  4. Ephesians 1:13Rank 4 from verse 16
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    13In 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,

  5. Romans 8:26Rank 5 from verse 16
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    26Likewise 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.

From verse 17

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    7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

  2. Galatians 3:29Rank 2 from verse 17
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    29And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

  3. Ephesians 3:6Rank 3 from verse 17
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    6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

  4. 1 Peter 4:13Rank 4 from verse 17
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    13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

  5. Revelation 21:7Rank 5 from verse 17
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    7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

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Romans 8:14

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Romans 8:15

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

cry

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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

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COMBINED MEANING

Abba

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Father; a direct filial address to a father, including to God the Father.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 8:16

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

witness

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Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 8:17

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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joint

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A place where parts of the body or another structure meet; in joint-heirs, sharing together.

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

suffer

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1. To permit, allow, let, or tolerate. 2. To endure, bear, experience, undergo, or be subjected to something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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glorified

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of glorify, meaning to honour, praise, magnify, exalt, make glorious, display glory in, or cause the excellence and worth of a person or name to be acknowledged.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

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

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

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16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

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17And 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.

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18For 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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