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

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 8:15 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.
  2. Romans 8:15 Aramaic for father

27 And he who searches our hearts(A) knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes(B) for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

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30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit,(A) to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.(B)

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10 these are the things God has revealed(A) to us by his Spirit.(B)

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

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29 The Spirit told(A) Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

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19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision,(A) the Spirit said(B) to him, “Simon, three[a] men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 10:19 One early manuscript two; other manuscripts do not have the number.

25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said(A) through Isaiah the prophet:

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