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Romans 8:16
- Romans 8:16 KJ21 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God; ASV The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: AMP The Spirit Himself testifies and confirms together with our spirit [assuring us] that we [believers] are children of God.
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This joint testimony between the Holy Spirit and our spirit is a profound mystery, indicating a deep, internal assurance of our identity as God's children. In the historical context of Roman law, a testimony was crucial for establishing identity and rights.
- Parallel Commentaries
Not He, the Spirit (Hofmann, inappropriately comparing...
- 16 KJV
The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we...
- 16 ESV
16 ESV - Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our...
- 16 NLT
16 NLT - Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our...
- 16 NIV
16 NIV - Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our...
- 16 Catholic Bible
For the Spirit himself giveth testimony to our spirit that...
- 16 NASB
16 NASB - Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our...
- Romans 13
Reiterating "He is God’s servant," the verse emphasizes the...
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Sep 26, 2024 · Answer. Romans 8:16 states, “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”. The theme of this passage is that believers are heirs with Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us great assurance of our position in God’s family.
Romans 8:16-30. New International Version. 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Present Suffering and Future Glory.
For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. read more.
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children.
God communicates from His Spirit to our spirit that we are His children. His Spirit "bears witness," keeps communicating to us over and over that we belong in God's family now that we are in Christ. He confirms to us what is true on some deep and unspoken level.
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The Holy Spirit's testimony is not just a passive observation but an active declaration of truth. In the historical context of the early church, the testimony of the Holy Spirit was crucial for affirming the teachings of the apostles and the authenticity of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.