Romans 8:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 8:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 8:27 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 8:27 — 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. because: or, that”
— Romans 8:27 (KJV)
Romans 8:27 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 8:27
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
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“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”
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“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
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“And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.”
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“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with Romans 8:27: hearts, because, god
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