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  • 新标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • 和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
  • 和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
  • 当代译本 - 不但如此，就是我们这些首先得到圣灵的人也在心里叹息，热切等候得到儿子的名分 ，就是我们的身体得到救赎。
  • 圣经新译本 - 不但这样，连我们这些有圣灵作为初熟果子的人，自己也在内心叹息，热切期待成为嗣子，就是我们的身体得赎。
  • 中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，连我们这些有圣灵为初熟果子的人，也在自己里面呻吟叹息，热切等待得到儿子的名份 ，就是等待我们的身体得蒙救赎。
  • 现代标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • 和合本（拼音版） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • New International Version - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves. We do this as we look forward to the time when God adopts us as full members of his family. Then he will give us everything he has for us. He will raise our bodies and give glory to them.
  • English Standard Version - And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New Living Translation - And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.
  • Christian Standard Bible - Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits  — we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New American Standard Bible - And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body.
  • New King James Version - Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
  • Amplified Bible - And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].
  • American Standard Version - 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.
  • King James Version - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
  • New English Translation - Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
  • World English Bible - Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
  • 新標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裏歎息，等候得着兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
  • 和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
  • 和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
  • 當代譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先得到聖靈的人也在心裡歎息，熱切等候得到兒子的名分 ，就是我們的身體得到救贖。
  • 聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，連我們這些有聖靈作為初熟果子的人，自己也在內心歎息，熱切期待成為嗣子，就是我們的身體得贖。
  • 呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先受 聖 靈做初收果子的、也是自己心裏歎息，切候着被立為子，就是 我們身體之得釋放。
  • 中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，連我們這些有聖靈為初熟果子的人，也在自己裡面呻吟嘆息，熱切等待得到兒子的名份 ，就是等待我們的身體得蒙救贖。
  • 現代標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡嘆息，等候得著兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、我儕獲聖神之初實者、亦中心太息、以俟得成為子、即我身之贖焉、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、我儕初得聖神者、亦心歎望眾子之顯、吾身之贖焉、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不第此也、即我儕已得聖神之初果者、中心自歎、望得義子之位、即我身之贖也、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟萬物為然、即在新受聖神妙果之吾人、亦莫不呻吟嘆息於心靈深處、而以如飢若渴之情緒、期待兒女身分之完成、即肉身之被贖是已。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - Y no solo ella, sino también nosotros mismos, que tenemos las primicias del Espíritu, gemimos interiormente, mientras aguardamos nuestra adopción como hijos, es decir, la redención de nuestro cuerpo.
  • 현대인의 성경 - 이것뿐만 아니라 성령을 첫열매로 받은 우리까지도 속으로 신음하며 하나님의 아들이 되는 것, 곧 우리 몸이 구원받기를 갈망합니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Elle n’est pas seule à gémir ; car nous aussi, qui avons reçu l’Esprit comme avant-goût de la gloire, nous gémissons du fond du cœur, en attendant d’être pleinement établis dans notre condition de fils adoptifs de Dieu quand notre corps sera délivré .
  • リビングバイブル - そればかりか、私たちクリスチャンでさえ、御霊を自分のうちにいただいて、将来の栄光を先取りしているにもかかわらず、罪からの完全な解放を待ち望んでうめいています。その日には、神が約束してくださった新しい体、すなわち、もはや苦しみも死もない体をいただくのです。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ Πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν, υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
  • Nova Versão Internacional - E não só isso, mas nós mesmos, que temos os primeiros frutos do Espírito, gememos interiormente, esperando ansiosamente nossa adoção como filhos, a redenção do nosso corpo.
  • Hoffnung für alle - Aber auch wir selbst, denen Gott bereits jetzt seinen Geist als Anfang des neuen Lebens gegeben hat, seufzen in unserem Innern. Denn wir warten voller Sehnsucht darauf, dass Gott uns als seine Kinder zu sich nimmt und auch unseren Körper von aller Vergänglichkeit befreit.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chẳng riêng gì vạn vật, chính chúng ta, những người nhận lãnh Chúa Thánh Linh—một bằng chứng về vinh quang tương lai—cũng phải âm thầm than thở đang khi thiết tha mong đợi ngày được hưởng trọn quyền làm con Đức Chúa Trời, trong thân thể mới Ngài đã hứa cho chúng ta.
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ไม่เพียงเท่านั้นแม้แต่เราเอง ผู้มีผลแรกของพระวิญญาณก็ยังคร่ำครวญอยู่ภายในขณะที่เราจดจ่อรอคอยการทรงรับเราเป็นบุตร คือการไถ่ร่างกายของเราให้รอด
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - และ​ไม่​เพียง​เท่านี้ เรา​เอง​ซึ่ง​ได้​รับ​พระ​วิญญาณ​เป็น​ผลแรก ก็​ยัง​คร่ำครวญ​อยู่​ใน​ใจ เฝ้า​คอย​พระ​เจ้า​เพื่อ​ให้​เรา​ได้​รับ​การ​ยก​ฐานะ​เป็น​บุตร คือ​ให้​ร่างกาย​ของ​เรา​ได้​รับ​การ​ไถ่
Cross Reference
  • Galatians 5:22 - But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.
  • Galatians 5:23 - Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good—crucified.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:5 - When we arrived in Macedonia province, we couldn’t settle down. The fights in the church and the fears in our hearts kept us on pins and needles. We couldn’t relax because we didn’t know how it would turn out. Then the God who lifts up the downcast lifted our heads and our hearts with the arrival of Titus. We were glad just to see him, but the true reassurance came in what he told us about you: how much you cared, how much you grieved, how concerned you were for me. I went from worry to tranquility in no time!
  • Ephesians 4:30 - Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.
  • Romans 8:15 - 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. And we know we are going to get what’s coming to us—an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we’re certainly going to go through the good times with him! * * *
  • Romans 8:26 - Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.
  • Philippians 1:22 - As long as I’m alive in this body, there is good work for me to do. If I had to choose right now, I hardly know which I’d choose. Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better. But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it’s better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues. You can start looking forward to a great reunion when I come visit you again. We’ll be praising Christ, enjoying each other.
  • Romans 7:24 - I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn’t that the real question?
  • Philippians 3:20 - But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Parallel VersesCross Reference
  • 新标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • 和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
  • 和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵作初熟果子的，也是自己内心呻吟，等候得着儿子的名分，就是我们的身体得救赎。
  • 当代译本 - 不但如此，就是我们这些首先得到圣灵的人也在心里叹息，热切等候得到儿子的名分 ，就是我们的身体得到救赎。
  • 圣经新译本 - 不但这样，连我们这些有圣灵作为初熟果子的人，自己也在内心叹息，热切期待成为嗣子，就是我们的身体得赎。
  • 中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，连我们这些有圣灵为初熟果子的人，也在自己里面呻吟叹息，热切等待得到儿子的名份 ，就是等待我们的身体得蒙救赎。
  • 现代标点和合本 - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • 和合本（拼音版） - 不但如此，就是我们这有圣灵初结果子的，也是自己心里叹息，等候得着儿子的名分，乃是我们的身体得赎。
  • New International Version - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves. We do this as we look forward to the time when God adopts us as full members of his family. Then he will give us everything he has for us. He will raise our bodies and give glory to them.
  • English Standard Version - And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New Living Translation - And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.
  • Christian Standard Bible - Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits  — we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
  • New American Standard Bible - And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body.
  • New King James Version - Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
  • Amplified Bible - And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].
  • American Standard Version - 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.
  • King James Version - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
  • New English Translation - Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
  • World English Bible - Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
  • 新標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裏歎息，等候得着兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
  • 和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
  • 和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈作初熟果子的，也是自己內心呻吟，等候得着兒子的名分，就是我們的身體得救贖。
  • 當代譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先得到聖靈的人也在心裡歎息，熱切等候得到兒子的名分 ，就是我們的身體得到救贖。
  • 聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，連我們這些有聖靈作為初熟果子的人，自己也在內心歎息，熱切期待成為嗣子，就是我們的身體得贖。
  • 呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，就是我們這些首先受 聖 靈做初收果子的、也是自己心裏歎息，切候着被立為子，就是 我們身體之得釋放。
  • 中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，連我們這些有聖靈為初熟果子的人，也在自己裡面呻吟嘆息，熱切等待得到兒子的名份 ，就是等待我們的身體得蒙救贖。
  • 現代標點和合本 - 不但如此，就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡嘆息，等候得著兒子的名分，乃是我們的身體得贖。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、我儕獲聖神之初實者、亦中心太息、以俟得成為子、即我身之贖焉、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、我儕初得聖神者、亦心歎望眾子之顯、吾身之贖焉、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不第此也、即我儕已得聖神之初果者、中心自歎、望得義子之位、即我身之贖也、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟萬物為然、即在新受聖神妙果之吾人、亦莫不呻吟嘆息於心靈深處、而以如飢若渴之情緒、期待兒女身分之完成、即肉身之被贖是已。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - Y no solo ella, sino también nosotros mismos, que tenemos las primicias del Espíritu, gemimos interiormente, mientras aguardamos nuestra adopción como hijos, es decir, la redención de nuestro cuerpo.
  • 현대인의 성경 - 이것뿐만 아니라 성령을 첫열매로 받은 우리까지도 속으로 신음하며 하나님의 아들이 되는 것, 곧 우리 몸이 구원받기를 갈망합니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - и не только оно, но и мы, получившие Духа как залог того, что нас ожидает , тоже внутренне стонем, с нетерпением ожидая полного усыновления – искупления наших тел.
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Elle n’est pas seule à gémir ; car nous aussi, qui avons reçu l’Esprit comme avant-goût de la gloire, nous gémissons du fond du cœur, en attendant d’être pleinement établis dans notre condition de fils adoptifs de Dieu quand notre corps sera délivré .
  • リビングバイブル - そればかりか、私たちクリスチャンでさえ、御霊を自分のうちにいただいて、将来の栄光を先取りしているにもかかわらず、罪からの完全な解放を待ち望んでうめいています。その日には、神が約束してくださった新しい体、すなわち、もはや苦しみも死もない体をいただくのです。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ Πνεύματος ἔχοντες, ἡμεῖς καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν, υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.
  • Nova Versão Internacional - E não só isso, mas nós mesmos, que temos os primeiros frutos do Espírito, gememos interiormente, esperando ansiosamente nossa adoção como filhos, a redenção do nosso corpo.
  • Hoffnung für alle - Aber auch wir selbst, denen Gott bereits jetzt seinen Geist als Anfang des neuen Lebens gegeben hat, seufzen in unserem Innern. Denn wir warten voller Sehnsucht darauf, dass Gott uns als seine Kinder zu sich nimmt und auch unseren Körper von aller Vergänglichkeit befreit.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chẳng riêng gì vạn vật, chính chúng ta, những người nhận lãnh Chúa Thánh Linh—một bằng chứng về vinh quang tương lai—cũng phải âm thầm than thở đang khi thiết tha mong đợi ngày được hưởng trọn quyền làm con Đức Chúa Trời, trong thân thể mới Ngài đã hứa cho chúng ta.
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ไม่เพียงเท่านั้นแม้แต่เราเอง ผู้มีผลแรกของพระวิญญาณก็ยังคร่ำครวญอยู่ภายในขณะที่เราจดจ่อรอคอยการทรงรับเราเป็นบุตร คือการไถ่ร่างกายของเราให้รอด
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - และ​ไม่​เพียง​เท่านี้ เรา​เอง​ซึ่ง​ได้​รับ​พระ​วิญญาณ​เป็น​ผลแรก ก็​ยัง​คร่ำครวญ​อยู่​ใน​ใจ เฝ้า​คอย​พระ​เจ้า​เพื่อ​ให้​เรา​ได้​รับ​การ​ยก​ฐานะ​เป็น​บุตร คือ​ให้​ร่างกาย​ของ​เรา​ได้​รับ​การ​ไถ่
  • Galatians 5:22 - But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.
  • Galatians 5:23 - Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good—crucified.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:5 - When we arrived in Macedonia province, we couldn’t settle down. The fights in the church and the fears in our hearts kept us on pins and needles. We couldn’t relax because we didn’t know how it would turn out. Then the God who lifts up the downcast lifted our heads and our hearts with the arrival of Titus. We were glad just to see him, but the true reassurance came in what he told us about you: how much you cared, how much you grieved, how concerned you were for me. I went from worry to tranquility in no time!
  • Ephesians 4:30 - Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.
  • Romans 8:15 - 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. And we know we are going to get what’s coming to us—an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we’re certainly going to go through the good times with him! * * *
  • Romans 8:26 - Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.
  • Philippians 1:22 - As long as I’m alive in this body, there is good work for me to do. If I had to choose right now, I hardly know which I’d choose. Hard choice! The desire to break camp here and be with Christ is powerful. Some days I can think of nothing better. But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it’s better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues. You can start looking forward to a great reunion when I come visit you again. We’ll be praising Christ, enjoying each other.
  • Romans 7:24 - I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn’t that the real question?
  • Philippians 3:20 - But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
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