Romans 8:27 Parallel Translations

The one who searches our hearts knows what the Spirit has in mind. The Spirit intercedes for God's people the way God wants him to.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

ASV:

and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

BBE:

And he who is the searcher of hearts has knowledge of the mind of the Spirit, because he is making prayers for the saints in agreement with the mind of God.

DBY:

But he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God.

ERV:

and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

WEY:

and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will.

WBS:

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints, according to the will of God.

WEB:

He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.

YLT:

and He who is searching the hearts hath known what is the mind of the Spirit, because according to God he doth intercede for saints.

Romans 8:27 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 139:1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

Luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

Acts 1:24 And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen

Romans 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

Romans 8:34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.

Revelation 2:23 'And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the {i} mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints {k} according to [the will of] God.
(i) What sighs and sobs proceed from the impulse of his Spirit.
(k) Because he teaches the godly to pray according to God's will.

PNT:

8:27 Knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit. These speechless groanings are understood by God, because it is according to his will that the Spirit intercedes.

WES:

8:27 But he who searcheth the hearts - Wherein the Spirit dwells and intercedes. Knoweth - Though man cannot utter it. What is the mind of the Spirit, for he maketh intercession for the saints - Who are near to God. According to God - According to his will, as is worthy of God. and acceptable to him.

MHC:

8:26,27 Though the infirmities of Christians are many and great, so that they would be overpowered if left to themselves, yet the Holy Spirit supports them. The Spirit, as an enlightening Spirit, teaches us what to pray for; as a sanctifying Spirit, works and stirs up praying graces; as a comforting Spirit, silences our fears, and helps us over all discouragements. The Holy Spirit is the spring of all desires toward God, which are often more than words can utter. The Spirit who searches the hearts, can perceive the mind and will of the spirit, the renewed mind, and advocates his cause. The Spirit makes intercession to God, and the enemy prevails not.

CONC:

Accordance Agreement God's Harmony Hearts Intercede Intercedes Intercession Intercessions Knoweth Makes Maketh Making Meaning Mind Prayers Saints Searcher Searches Searcheth Searching Spirit Spirit's

Accordance God's Harmony Hearts Intercede Intercedes Intercession Intercessions Makes Maketh Making Meaning Mind Prayers Saints Searcher Searches Searcheth Searching Spirit Spirit's

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