Romans 8:27 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:26-27

Helping our infirmity. In the previous verses the twofold "groaning" has been set forth—of nature as subjected to vanity, and of redeemed man as still sharing the heritage of vanity in himself and in his relation to the world around. "We hope for that we see not:" and this hope, though it be of the character of patient waiting, is yet also of the character of intense desire. But are our desires merely vague, unauthorized wishes for some fancied good, which God may not be purposed ever to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:27

And he that searcheth the hearts - God. To search the heart is one of his attributes which cannot be communicated to a creature; Jeremiah 17:10.Knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit - Knows the desires which the Holy Spirit excites and produces in the heart. He does not need that those deep emotions should be expressed in words; he does not need the eloquence of language to induce him to hear; but he sees the anxious feelings of the soul, and is ready to aid and to bless.Maketh intercession... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 8:26-27

Romans 8:26-27. Likewise the Spirit, &c. Besides the hope of future felicity and glory, which our holy profession administers to us for our support and comfort amid all the difficulties of our Christian course, we have moreover this important privilege, that the Holy Spirit of God helpeth our infirmities The word αντιλαμβανεται , here rendered helpeth, literally expresses the action of one who assists another to bear a burden, by taking hold of it on the opposite side, and bearing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 8:18-39

Christian confidence (8:18-39)Whatever sufferings believers may experience, they are of little significance when compared with the glory to be revealed on the day of final victory (18). On that day the physical creation, which from the time of Adam has suffered because of human sin (cf. Genesis 1:28-30; Genesis 3:17-18), will enter its full glory along with redeemed human life (19-22). All the effects of sin will be removed, and believers will be raised from the dead in imperishable spiritual... read more

E.W. Bullinger

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 8:27

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 8:27

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 8:27

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 8:26-30

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:26-27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 8:26-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 8:18-39

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 8:27

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

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

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

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

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