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Romans 8:16–17

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Romans 8:16

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

Romans 8:17

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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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 8:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

itself

The reflexive or emphatic pronoun referring to a thing already named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

witness

One who testifies from knowledge; testimony; as a verb, to see, attest, or testify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 8:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heirs

Persons entitled or appointed to inherit; in Scripture, persons appointed to receive what is granted by descent, promise, righteousness, salvation, or grace.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suffer

To bear, undergo, or endure pain, loss, or hardship; also to allow or permit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

together

In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 16

  1. 1 John 4:13
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  2. 2 Corinthians 1:22
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  3. 2 Corinthians 5:5
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  4. Ephesians 1:13
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  5. Romans 8:26
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From verse 17

  1. Galatians 4:7
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  2. Galatians 3:29
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  3. Ephesians 3:6
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  4. 1 Peter 4:13
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  5. Revelation 21:7
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