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And by him we cry, &#8220Abba, Father.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/romans/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” <a href="/esv/romans/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For you have not received a spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of divine adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" <a href="/kjv/romans/8.htm">King James Bible</a> For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/nkjv/romans/8.htm">New King James Version</a> For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” <a href="/nasb_/romans/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/nasb/romans/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, &#8220Abba! Father!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/romans/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/lsb/romans/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons by whom we cry out, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/amp/romans/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/csb/romans/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father! ” <a href="/hcsb/romans/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, &#8220Abba, Father!&#8221 <a href="/asv/romans/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/cev/romans/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God's Spirit doesn't make us slaves who are afraid of him. Instead, we become his children and call him our Father. <a href="/erv/romans/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/gwt/romans/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You haven't received the spirit of slaves that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the spirit of God's adopted children by which we call out, "Abba! Father!" <a href="/gnt/romans/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God's children, and by the Spirit's power we cry out to God, "Father! my Father!" <a href="/isv/romans/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> For you have not received a spirit of slavery that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!" <a href="/msb/romans/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/net/romans/8.htm">NET Bible</a> For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." <a href="/nheb/romans/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba. Father." <a href="/wbt/romans/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You have not for the second time acquired the consciousness of being--a consciousness which fills you with terror. But you have acquired a deep inward conviction of having been adopted as sons--a conviction which prompts us to cry aloud, "Abba! our Father!" <a href="/web/romans/8.htm">World English Bible</a> For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for you did not receive a spirit of bondage again for fear, but you received [the] Spirit of adoption in which we cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For you have not received a spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of divine adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" <a href="/ylt/romans/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for ye did not receive a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye did receive a spirit of adoption in which we cry, 'Abba -- Father.' <a href="/slt/romans/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For ye have not received the Spirit of servitude again for fear; but have received the Spirit of adoption as a son, in which we cry, Abba, Father.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father). <a href="/cpdv/romans/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you have not received, again, a spirit of servitude in fear, but you have received the Spirit of the adoption of sons, in whom we cry out: “Abba, Father!” <a href="/nabre/romans/8.htm">New American Bible</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, “Abba, Father!” <a href="/nrsvce/romans/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For you have not received the spirit of bondage, to be in fear again; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Avon, Father, our Father. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For you have not received The Spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received The Spirit of the adoption of children by whom we cry, “Father, our Father.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For you have not again received the spirit of bondage, that you may fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/godbey/romans/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, Father. <a href="/haweis/romans/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/mace/romans/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for the spirit you have received is not servile to keep you still in fear; but it is the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, that is, father. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You have not for the second time acquired the consciousness of being--a consciousness which fills you with terror. But you have acquired a deep inward conviction of having been adopted as sons--a conviction which prompts us to cry aloud, "Abba! our Father!" <a href="/worrell/romans/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For ye did not receive a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, "Abba, Father." <a href="/worsley/romans/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. <a href="/parallel/romans/8-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1929" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Heirs with Christ</a> …14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabete (V-AIA-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">you did not receive</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">a spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1397.htm" title="1397: douleias (N-GFS) -- Slavery, bondage. From douleuo; slavery.">of slavery</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">that returns you</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobon (N-AMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabete (V-AIA-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">you received</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">the Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/5206.htm" title="5206: huiothesias (N-GFS) -- From a presumed compound of huios and a derivative of tithemi; the placing as a son, i.e. Adoption.">of sonship,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: krazomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">we cry,</a> <a href="/greek/5.htm" title="5: Abba (N-VMS) -- Abba, Father. Of Chaldee origin; father as a vocative.">“Abba!</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father!”</a> 16The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a> He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. <a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">Galatians 3:26</a> You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a> So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. <a href="/hebrews/2-15.htm">Hebrews 2:15</a> and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a> There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/luke/11-13.htm">Luke 11:13</a> So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a> It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. <a href="/isaiah/56-5.htm">Isaiah 56:5</a> I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. <a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22</a> Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.the spirit.<a href="/exodus/20-19.htm">Exodus 20:19</a> And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.<a href="/numbers/17-12.htm">Numbers 17:12</a> And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish.<a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Luke 8:28,37</a> When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not… the Spirit.<a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a> The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:<a href="/isaiah/56-5.htm">Isaiah 56:5</a> Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.<a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a> But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.Abba.<a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Mark 14:36</a> And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.<a href="/luke/11-2.htm">Luke 11:2</a> And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a> Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Abba</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Acquired</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Adoption</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/romans/7-14.htm">Bondage</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Consciousness</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/romans/3-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/15-5.htm">Prompts</a> <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/7-11.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Second</a> <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Slavery</a> <a href="/galatians/4-5.htm">Sonship</a> <a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/romans/7-9.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Whereby</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Abba</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Acquired</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Adoption</a> <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/romans/8-21.htm">Bondage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">Consciousness</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Prompts</a> <a href="/romans/11-31.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Second</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/romans/8-21.htm">Slavery</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Sonship</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Whereby</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 8</div>1. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.</a> 5. <a href="/romans/8-5.htm">What harm comes of the flesh;</a> 13. <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">and what good of the Spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,</a> 29. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">was beforehand decreed from God.</a> 38. <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Nothing can sever us from his love.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/romans/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>For you did not receive This phrase emphasizes the action of receiving, which in the Greek is "elabete," meaning to take or accept. It suggests a deliberate act of God bestowing something upon believers. The context here is crucial, as it contrasts what believers have received with what they have not, setting the stage for understanding the transformative nature of the Christian experience.a spirit of slavery The term "spirit of slavery" refers to a mindset or condition characterized by bondage and subjugation. In the historical context of the Roman Empire, slavery was a common institution, and the imagery would have been vivid for Paul's audience. Theologically, it represents the state of being under the law and sin, which leads to fear and oppression.that returns you to fear Fear, in this context, is the fear of judgment and condemnation. The Greek word "phobos" is used here, which can mean terror or dread. This fear is associated with the old covenant and the law, which could not save but only highlight human sinfulness. The phrase suggests a regression to a state of anxiety and insecurity, which is not the inheritance of those in Christ.but you received This phrase marks a contrast and introduces the positive aspect of what believers have received. The Greek word "elabete" is used again, emphasizing the intentional and gracious act of God in giving something new and transformative to believers.the Spirit of sonship The "Spirit of sonship" is a profound concept, indicating adoption into God's family. The Greek word "huiothesia" is used, which means adoption as sons. This was a legal term in Roman culture, where an adopted child was given full rights and privileges as a natural-born child. Spiritually, it signifies a new identity and relationship with God, marked by intimacy and inheritance.by whom we cry The phrase "by whom we cry" indicates the active role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. The Greek word "krazo" means to cry out or call aloud, suggesting a deep, heartfelt expression. This is not a timid or uncertain call but a confident and assured declaration made possible through the Spirit's work.'Abba! Father!' "Abba" is an Aramaic term for father, expressing intimacy, trust, and affection. It is akin to saying "Daddy" or "Papa" in English. The use of both "Abba" and "Father" (Greek "Pater") underscores the personal and relational nature of God as Father. This dual expression highlights the universal nature of God's fatherhood, accessible to both Jews and Gentiles, and signifies the deep, personal relationship believers have with God through the Spirit.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Spirit of bondage.--The Greek corresponds very nearly to what we should naturally understand by the English phrase, "such a spirit as would be found in slaves." The word "spirit" varies much in meaning in these verses. Here it is the "dominant habit or frame of mind;" in the next verse it is used both for the Spirit of God and the spirit of man.Again to fear.--So as to take you back under the old terrorism of the Law. The Law, if it contained promises, was still more essentially a system of threats; for the threats took effect, while the promises remained ineffectual, because the Law could not be fulfilled.Spirit of adoption.--That spirit which is characteristic of those who are taken to be sons, who, like the Christian at his baptism, are admitted into this relation of sonship.Whereby we cry.--The intensity of the Apostle's feeling comes out in this simple definition. Instead of any more formal elaboration of his meaning, he says the Spirit of adoption is that which prompts the impassioned cry, "Abba, Father."Abba, Father.--"Abba" is the Aramaic equivalent for father. The repetition is one of endearment and entreaty, taken from the natural impulse of children to repeat a beloved name in different forms. Comp. Newton's hymn--"Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,My Prophet, Priest, and King," &c. <a href="/commentaries/romans/8-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you did not receive ἐλάβετε (elabete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. a spirit πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of slavery δουλείας (douleias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> Slavery, bondage. From douleuo; slavery. that returns you πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. fear, φόβον (phobon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. you received ἐλάβετε (elabete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. [the] Spirit πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of sonship, υἱοθεσίας (huiothesias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5206.htm">Strong's 5206: </a> From a presumed compound of huios and a derivative of tithemi; the placing as a son, i.e. Adoption. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. whom ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. we cry, κράζομεν (krazomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. “Abba! Ἀββᾶ (Abba) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5.htm">Strong's 5: </a> Abba, Father. Of Chaldee origin; father as a vocative. Father!” Πατήρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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