Romans 8:14-16

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba,[b] Father.”
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

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Cross References 7

  • 1. S Galatians 5:18
  • 2. ver 19; Hosea 1:10; Malachi 3:17; Matthew 5:9; S John 1:12; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5; Revelation 21:7
  • 3. S John 20:22
  • 4. S 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 2:15
  • 5. Mark 14:36; Galatians 4:5,6
  • 6. 2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13
  • 7. S ver 14; S John 1:12

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. The Greek word for "adoption to sonship" is a term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture; also in verse 23.
  • [b]. Aramaic for "father"
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