Devine Scripture

Romans 8:15

Romans chapter 8 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.15This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

    For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

  • Isaiah 56:5

    Unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name better than of sons and of daughters; I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.

  • Ephesians 1:5

    having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

  • Hebrews 2:15

    and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

  • Romans 8:16

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

  • 1 John 4:18

    There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.