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Romans 8

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • therefore G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • condemnation G2631 (κατάκριμα) — an adverse sentence (the verdict)
  • to them which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • who walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • hath made G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • free G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • what G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • could not do G102 (ἀδύνατος) — unable, i.e. weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • it was weak G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • sending G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • his own G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • the likeness G3667 (ὁμοίωμα) — a form; abstractly, resemblance
  • of sinful G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • condemned G2632 (κατακρίνω) — to judge against, i.e. sentence
  • sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

4 that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the righteousness G1345 (δικαίωμα) — an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
  • of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • who walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

5 For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they that are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • do mind G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction)…
  • the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

6 For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • to be G5427 (φρόνημα) — (mental) inclination or purpose
  • carnally G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • carnally G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • minded G5427 (φρόνημα) — (mental) inclination or purpose
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • spiritually G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • spiritually G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity

7 because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Because G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
  • the carnal G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the carnal G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mind G5427 (φρόνημα) — (mental) inclination or purpose
  • enmity G2189 (ἔχθρα) — hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition
  • against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it is G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • subject G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • to the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • indeed G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • can be G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible

8 and they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • So then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they that are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • please G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

9 But ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • if so be that G1512 (εἴ περ) — if perhaps
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • dwell G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • he G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • because of G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth in you, he that raised up Christ Jesus from the dead shall give life also to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of him that raised up G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of him that raised up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • dwell G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • he that raised up G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that raised up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • shall G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or figuratively)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • quicken G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or figuratively)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • mortal G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mortal G2349 (θνητός) — liable to die
  • bodies G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • that dwelleth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that dwelleth G1774 (ἐνοικέω) — to inhabit (figuratively)

12 So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 116:16 · Romans 6:2 · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · 1 Peter 4:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • debtors G3781 (ὀφειλέτης) — an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • to live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…

13 for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • ye shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • die G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G2289 (θανατόω)
  • through the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • do mortify G2289 (θανατόω)
  • the deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the deeds G4234 (πρᾶξις) — practice, i.e. (concretely) an act; by extension, a function
  • of the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • ye shall live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as many as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • are led G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • by the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • they G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • ye have G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of bondage G1397 (δουλεία) — slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • ye have received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • of adoption G5206 (υἱοθεσία) — the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whereby G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we cry G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • Abba G5 (Ἀββᾶ) — father as a vocative
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • beareth witness with G4828 (συμμαρτυρέω) — to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

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 with him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • then G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heirs G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • joint-heirs G4789 (συγκληρονόμος) — a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in common
  • with Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • if so be that G1512 (εἴ περ) — if perhaps
  • we suffer with G4841 (συμπάσχω) — to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize")
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we may be G4888 (συνδοξάζω) — to exalt to dignity in company (i.e. similarly) with
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • glorified together G4888 (συνδοξάζω) — to exalt to dignity in company (i.e. similarly) with

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I reckon G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the sufferings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sufferings G3804 (πάθημα) — something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
  • of G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • this present G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • which shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

19 For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the earnest expectation G603 (ἀποκαραδοκία) — intense anticipation
  • of the creation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the creation G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
  • waiteth for G553 (ἀπεκδέχομαι) — to expect fully
  • the manifestation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the manifestation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
  • of the sons G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

20 For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the creation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the creation G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
  • was made subject G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • to vanity G3153 (ματαιότης) — inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally, depravity
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • willingly G1635 (ἑκών) — voluntary
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • by reason of G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • him who hath subjected G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence

21 that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the creation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the creation G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
  • itself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • be delivered G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the bondage G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bondage G1397 (δουλεία) — slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
  • of corruption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of corruption G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the glorious G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • liberty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
  • of the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the whole G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • creation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • creation G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
  • groaneth G4959 (συστενάζω) — to moan jointly, i.e. (figuratively) experience a common calamity
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • travaileth in pain together G4944 (συνωδίνω) — to have (parturition) pangs in company (concert, simultaneously) with, i.e. (figuratively) to sympathize (in expectation of relief from suffering)
  • until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

23 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • ourselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • which have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the firstfruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the firstfruits G536 (ἀπαρχή) — a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • groan G4727 (στενάζω) — to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
  • within G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • ourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • waiting for G553 (ἀπεκδέχομαι) — to expect fully
  • the adoption G5206 (υἱοθεσία) — the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
  • the redemption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the redemption G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively

24 For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we are saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • by hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • that is seen G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • seeth G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • doth he G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
  • yet G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hope for G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide

25 But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • we hope for G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we see G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • do we G553 (ἀπεκδέχομαι) — to expect fully
  • with G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • wait for G553 (ἀπεκδέχομαι) — to expect fully

26 And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Likewise G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • helpeth G4878 (συναντιλαμβάνομαι) — to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • infirmities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • infirmities G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • we should pray for G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • as G2526 (καθό) — according to which thing, i.e. precisely as, in proportion as
  • we ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • maketh intercession G5241 (ὑπερεντυγχάνω) — to intercede in behalf of
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • with groanings G4726 (στεναγμός) — a sigh
  • which cannot be uttered G215 (ἀλάλητος) — unspeakable

27 and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that searcheth G2045 (ἐρευνάω) — to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate
  • the hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • the mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mind G5427 (φρόνημα) — (mental) inclination or purpose
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he maketh intercession G1793 (ἐντυγχάνω) — to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) confer with; by extension to entreat (in favor or against)
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

28 And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • work together G4903 (συνεργέω) — to be a fellow-worker, i.e. co-operate
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • to them that love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to them that love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to them who are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the called G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the called G2822 (κλητός) — invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • purpose G4286 (πρόθεσις) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God

29 For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he did foreknow G4267 (προγινώσκω) — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee
  • he G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • did predestinate G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • conformed to G4832 (σύμμορφος) — jointly formed, i.e. (figuratively) similar
  • the image G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • might be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the firstborn G4416 (πρωτότοκος) — first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

30 and whom he foreordained, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Moreover G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he did predestinate G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • them G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • he G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • he G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall we G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1065 (γέ)
  • He that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • spared G5339 (φείδομαι) — to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • up G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • shall he G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • freely give G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole

33 Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall lay any thing to the charge G1458 (ἐγκαλέω) — to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
  • of G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • God’s G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that justifieth G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent

34 who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • he that condemneth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that condemneth G2632 (κατακρίνω) — to judge against, i.e. sentence
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • that died G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
  • yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • that is risen G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • again G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • maketh intercession G1793 (ἐντυγχάνω) — to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) confer with; by extension to entreat (in favor or against)
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall separate G5563 (χωρίζω) — to place room between, i.e. part; reflexively, to go away
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • distress G4730 (στενοχωρία) — narrowness of room, i.e. (figuratively) calamity
  • persecution G1375 (διωγμός) — persecution
  • famine G3042 (λιμός) — a scarcity of food
  • nakedness G1132 (γυμνότης) — nudity (absolute or comparative)
  • peril G2794 (κίνδυνος) — danger
  • sword G3162 (μάχαιρα) — a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

36 Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sake G1752 (ἕνεκα) — on account of
  • we are killed G2289 (θανατόω)
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the day long G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the day long G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • we are accounted G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • sheep G4263 (πρόβατον) — something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
  • for the slaughter G4967 (σφαγή) — butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Nay G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • we are more than conquerors G5245 (ὑπερνικάω) — to vanquish beyond, i.e. gain a decisive victory
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • him that loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I am persuaded G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • nor G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • principalities G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • powers G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • things present G1764 (ἐνίστημι) — to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant
  • things to come G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…

39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Nor G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • height G5313 (ὕψωμα) — an elevated place or thing, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figuratively)
  • depth G899 (βάθος) — profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • other G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • creature G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
  • shall be able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • to separate G5563 (χωρίζω) — to place room between, i.e. part; reflexively, to go away
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)