Romans 8:26-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 8:27

And = But. He: i.e. the Holy Spirit. searcheth . Greek. ereunao. See John 5:39 and 1 Corinthians 2:10 . mind . Greek. phronema, as verses: Romans 8:6 , Romans 8:7 . maketh intercession . Greek. entunchano. See Acts 25:24 . saints . See Romans 1:7 . according to . App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 8:26

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered.There are two intercessors for the Christian: (1) Christ at the right hand of the Majesty on High (Hebrews 7:25), and (2) the Holy Spirit within the Christian himself. Thus, there are two sources of encouragement open to the Christian: (1) the blessed hope within himself, and (2) the help of the Holy Spirit.... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 8:27

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is in the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.The identification of the Holy Spirit in this verse indicates personality, from the consideration of his having a "mind," and also unity with God from the consideration of his access to the Father and the absolute harmony of his actions with "the will of God." Particularly, it should be noted that the Spirit's intercession is not for all, but for... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 8:26

Romans 8:26. Likewise the Spirit, &c.— 'Ωσαυτως, likewise, always in the New Testament signifies in like manner, or agreeably to what is mentioned just before. Here it may be rendered, agreeably to this, namely, to our being saved by hope [or in a course of patient expectation, mentioned in the former verse.]. Dr. Doddridge renders συναντιλαμβανεται, leadeth his helping hand. It literally signifies "the action of one who helps another to raise or bear a burden, by taking hold of it on one... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 8:27

Romans 8:27. Knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit— That is, "has a particular regard to, approves, favours, and is pleased with." The phrase here, φρονημα του πνευματος, the mind of the Spirit, is the very same that is used Rom 8:6 and expresses not merely the meaning, but the temper and disposition of the mind, as under the influence of the divine Spirit, pursuing and breathing aftersuch blessings as suit its rational and immortal nature. The word εντυγχανω is also used Romans 8:34. Christ... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:26

26, 27. Likewise the Spirit also, c.—or, "But after the like manner doth the Spirit also help. our infirmities—rather (according to the true reading), "our infirmity" not merely the one infirmity here specified, but the general weakness of the spiritual life in its present state, of which one example is here given. for we know not what we should pray for as we ought—It is not the proper matter of prayer that believers are at so much loss about, for the fullest directions are given them on this... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:27

27. And—rather, "But," inarticulate though these groanings be. he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he—the Spirit maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God—As the Searcher of hearts, He watches the surging emotions of them in prayer, and knows perfectly what the Spirit means by the groanings which He draws forth within us, because that blessed Intercessor pleads by them only for what God Himself designs to bestow. Note, (1) Are... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:26

Hope helps us in our sufferings (Romans 8:24-25) and so does the Holy Spirit. The context suggests that our "weakness" probably refers to all our limitations as creatures (cf. Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10).The NASB translators understood Paul to be saying, "We do not know how to pray as we should," which implies ignorance concerning the proper method and procedure in prayer. The NIV translators thought he meant, "We do not know what we ought to pray for," implying ignorance regarding the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:26-30

4. Our place in God’s sovereign plan 8:26-30In the foregoing verses Paul spoke of God’s plan for creation and the believer. In these verses he showed how central a place His children occupy in the plan He is bringing to completion in history. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:27

The Father understands the Spirit’s intercession for the saints even though we do not hear it. We can know that His intercession is effective in securing God’s help for us because the Spirit prays in harmony with God’s will.Thus God Himself by the Spirit comes to our aid whenever we need help. He also assures us in His Word that we will get assistance from the Father. The consequence of this promise should be that when we feel frustrated about our inability to pray about a particular need we... read more

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