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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/8.htm">New International Version</a> And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God&#8217s people in accordance with the will of God. <a href="/nlt/romans/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. <a href="/esv/romans/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the One searching hearts knows what is the mindset of the Spirit, because He intercedes for the saints according to God. <a href="/kjv/romans/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/nasb_/romans/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/nasb/romans/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/nasb77/romans/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/lsb/romans/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/amp/romans/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit intercedes [before God] on behalf of God’s people in accordance with God’s will. <a href="/csb/romans/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/hcsb/romans/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And He who searches the hearts knows the Spirit&#8217s mind-set, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/asv/romans/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/romans/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All of our thoughts are known to God. He can understand what is in the mind of the Spirit, as the Spirit prays for God's people. <a href="/erv/romans/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/romans/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The one who searches our hearts knows what the Spirit has in mind. The Spirit intercedes for God's people the way God wants him to. <a href="/gnt/romans/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> And God, who sees into our hearts, knows what the thought of the Spirit is; because the Spirit pleads with God on behalf of his people and in accordance with his will. <a href="/isv/romans/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> and the one who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, for the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to God's will. <a href="/msb/romans/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/net/romans/8.htm">NET Bible</a> And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God's will. <a href="/nheb/romans/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints in accordance with God. <a href="/wbt/romans/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will. <a href="/web/romans/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He who is searching the hearts has known what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because according to God He intercedes for holy ones. <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the One searching hearts knows what is the mindset of the Spirit, because He intercedes for the saints according to God. <a href="/ylt/romans/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and He who is searching the hearts hath known what is the mind of the Spirit, because according to God he doth intercede for saints. <a href="/slt/romans/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he searching hearts knows what the thought of the Spirit, for according to God he supplicates for the holy ones.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what the Spirit desireth; because he asketh for the saints according to God. <a href="/cpdv/romans/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he who examines hearts knows what the Spirit seeks, because he asks on behalf of the saints in accordance with God. <a href="/nabre/romans/8.htm">New American Bible</a> And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, for the Spirit prays for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he who searches the hearts knows what the mind of The Spirit is, for he is praying according to the will of God in the place of the Saints.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, that he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession towards God in behalf of the saints. <a href="/haweis/romans/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now he that trieth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, for he maketh intercession for the saints according to God?s will. <a href="/mace/romans/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he that penetrates into the heart approves what the spirit desires, because what he demands for the saints is agreeable to the divine will. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will. <a href="/worrell/romans/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He Who searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/worsley/romans/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit; for he intercedeth for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/parallel/romans/8-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2047" 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">Future Glory</a> …26In 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. 27<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2045.htm" title="2045: eraunōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate.">searches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oiden (V-RIA-3S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">knows</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5427.htm" title="5427: phronēma (N-NNS) -- Thought, purpose, aspirations. From phroneo; inclination or purpose.">mind</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1793.htm" title="1793: entynchanei (V-PIA-3S) -- From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat.">the Spirit intercedes</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the saints</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to the will</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.…<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="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. <a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Proverbs 15:11</a> Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-11</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a> Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20</a> Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a> Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.And he.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> 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.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.<a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a> Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.knoweth.<a href="/psalms/38-9.htm">Psalm 38:9</a> Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.<a href="/psalms/66-18.htm">Psalm 66:18,19</a> If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: … <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.because.<a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.<a href="/ephesians/2-18.htm">Ephesians 2:18</a> For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.according.<a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12,13</a> Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you… <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5,6</a> If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/8-5.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/15-15.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/romans/8-8.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Intercede</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Intercedes</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Intercessions</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/romans/3-11.htm">Searcher</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-11.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Spirit's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Intercede</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Intercedes</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Intercessions</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Making</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Searcher</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Spirit's</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He who searches our hearts This phrase refers to God, who is omniscient and knows the innermost thoughts and intentions of every person. In biblical context, the heart is often seen as the center of human will and emotion. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> states, "I, the LORD, search the heart and examine the mind," emphasizing God's ability to discern true motives. This divine attribute assures believers that God understands their deepest needs and desires, even when they cannot articulate them.knows the mind of the Spirit The Holy Spirit, as part of the Trinity, shares in the divine knowledge and wisdom of God. This phrase highlights the intimate relationship between God the Father and the Holy Spirit. The Spirit's mind is aligned with God's purposes, ensuring that His intercession is perfect and in harmony with God's will. This connection is also seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-11</a>, where the Spirit is described as knowing the deep things of God.because the Spirit intercedes for the saints The Holy Spirit acts as an intercessor for believers, also known as the saints. This intercession is a form of advocacy, where the Spirit pleads on behalf of Christians. The concept of intercession is rooted in the Old Testament, where priests would intercede for the people. In the New Testament, Jesus is also described as an intercessor (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>), and the Spirit's role complements this by addressing the spiritual needs of believers in their daily lives.according to the will of God The Spirit's intercession is always in alignment with God's will, ensuring that the prayers and needs of believers are presented in a way that is consistent with God's purposes. This assurance is comforting, as it means that even when believers are unsure of what to pray for, the Spirit guides their petitions to align with God's perfect plan. This aligns with the teaching in 1 <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a>, which emphasizes the importance of praying according to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/he_who_searches_our_hearts.htm">He who searches our hearts</a> This refers to God, who has the divine ability to know and understand the deepest thoughts and intentions of human hearts. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit, who plays a crucial role in interceding for believers, aligning their prayers with God's will. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a> Believers in Christ, who are set apart for God's purposes and are the recipients of the Spirit's intercession. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_will_of_god.htm">The Will of God</a> The divine plan and purpose that God has for His creation, which is perfect and good.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> God knows our hearts intimately. This should encourage us to be honest in our prayers and lives, knowing nothing is hidden from Him. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is our advocate, interceding on our behalf. We can trust that even when we don't know what to pray, the Spirit is aligning our prayers with God's perfect will. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_prayer.htm">Confidence in Prayer</a> Understanding that the Spirit intercedes for us should give us confidence in our prayer life, knowing that our prayers are being shaped to fit God's will. <a href="/topical/l/living_according_to_god's_will.htm">Living According to God's Will</a> As believers, our goal should be to align our lives with God's will, trusting that the Spirit is guiding us in this pursuit. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_saints.htm">Community of Saints</a> We are part of a larger body of believers, the saints, for whom the Spirit intercedes. This should encourage us to support and pray for one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 8</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'all_truth_is_god's_truth'.htm">What does the Holy Spirit's wordless intercession mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_holy_spirit_a_person.htm">Is the Holy Spirit considered a person?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_memory_loss_affect_the_soul.htm">How does memory loss (e.g., Alzheimer’s) fit with the idea of an immortal soul?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'groan_in_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What does "groan in the Spirit" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) God recognises the voice of His own Spirit, because the prayers that the Spirit prompts are in strict accordance with His will.What is the mind of the Spirit.--What are the thoughts of the Spirit, and therefore what is the echo of those thoughts in the prayers that are offered to Him. <a href="/commentaries/romans/8-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. He who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. searches ἐραυνῶν (eraunōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2045.htm">Strong's 2045: </a> To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate. [our] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. knows οἶδεν (oiden) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mind φρόνημα (phronēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5427.htm">Strong's 5427: </a> Thought, purpose, aspirations. From phroneo; inclination or purpose. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [the Spirit] intercedes ἐντυγχάνει (entynchanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1793.htm">Strong's 1793: </a> From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. [the] saints ἁγίων (hagiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. according to [the will] κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [of] God. Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">NT Letters: Romans 8:27 He who searches the hearts knows what (Rom. 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