Devine Scripture

Romans 8:16

Romans chapter 8 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.16This passage

v.17and 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

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

  • Romans 8:23

    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.

  • 1 John 5:10

    He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.

  • 1 John 4:13

    hereby we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:22

    who also sealed us, and gave us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

  • Ephesians 1:13

    in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,—in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

  • 2 Corinthians 5:5

    Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.