Keraia
Romans 8

Romans 8:26

Future Glory · Romans 8:18–27
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Translations

Modern
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.
Traditional
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Literal
Now likewise also, the Spirit joins to help in our weakness; for we do not know the things that we should pray for as it is necessary, but the Spirit Himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Latin
Similiter autem et Spiritus adjuvat infirmitatem nostram: nam quid oremus, sicut oportet, nescimus: sed ipse Spiritus postulat pro nobis gemitibus inenarrabilibus.

Original

Greek
English
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

Notes

Romans 8:26

groans too deep for words: This may refer to prayer that does not use normal human language. In such moments, believers may not know what to say and may only cry out to God without clear words.

These groanings belong to the Holy Spirit, not to believers themselves. When believers do not know how to pray, the Holy Spirit prays for them and speaks to God on their behalf.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 5:1–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conform, Conformation Elemental Spirits, Elements Flesh Futility Gnosticism Letter to the Romans Sin Sons and Daughters of God Will of God

Topics

Anxiety and Depression Bravery Discerning God's Will Discouragement Helplessness Holy Ghost Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning How to Pray Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Our Weakness Power of Prayer Power of the Holy Spirit: Helped in Prayer by Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: The Holy Spirit: Helps Our Infirmities In Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayers Praying Praying for Each Other Praying for Others Praying for Yourself Praying in Public Praying in the Spirit Praying in Tounges Praying out Loud Praying to Mary Receiving the Holy Spirit Silent Prayer Suffering for Christ the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Helps Our Infirmities The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Helped in Prayer By Trinity: The Holy Weakness