Romans 8:23

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

And not only that, but we ourselves who have the firstfruits of the Spirit—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ αὐτοὶ, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ Πνεύματος ἔχοντες, καὶ ἡμεῖς αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς στενάζομεν, υἱοθεσίαν ἀπεκδεχόμενοι, τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν τοῦ σώματος ἡμῶν.

Transliteration

Ou monon de, alla kai autoi, tēn aparchēn tou Pneumatos echontes, and we ourselves in ourselves stenazomen, huiothesian apekdechomenoi, tēn apolytrōsin tou sōmatos of us.

Grammar Details

• *Ou*: negative particle - not
• *monon*: adverb - only
• *de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and
• *alla*: adversative conjunction - but
• *kai*: conjunction - also/even
• *autoi*: intensive pronoun nominative masculine plural - ourselves
• *tēn aparchēn*: accusative feminine singular - the firstfruits
• *tou Pneumatos*: genitive neuter singular - of the Spirit
• *echontes*: present active participle nominative masculine plural - having
• *hēmeis*: nominative 1st person plural - we
• *en*: preposition with dative - in
• *heautois*: reflexive pronoun dative masculine plural - ourselves
• *stenazomen*: present active indicative 1st person plural - we groan
• *huiothesian*: accusative feminine singular - adoption
• *apekdechomenoi*: present middle participle nominative masculine plural - eagerly awaiting
• *tēn apolytrōsin*: accusative feminine singular - the redemption
• *tou sōmatos*: genitive neuter singular - of the body
• *hēmōn*: genitive 1st person plural - our

Word Meanings

• *aparchēn*: firstfruits/first portion/initial gift
• *echontes*: having/possessing/holding
• *stenazomen*: we groan/sigh deeply
• *huiothesian*: adoption/the placing as sons
• *apekdechomenoi*: eagerly awaiting/expecting/looking forward to
• *apolytrōsin*: redemption/ransom/release by payment

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves gan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G1161} not{G3756} only{G3440} so, but{G235} ourselves{G846} also,{G2532} who have{G2192} the first-fruits{G536} of the Spirit,{G4151} even{G2532} we{G2249} ourselves{G846} groan{G4727} within{G1722} ourselves,{G1438} waiting for{G553} [our] adoption,{G5206} [to wit], the redemption{G629} of{G4983} our{G2257} body.{G4983}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G1161} not{G3756} only{G3440} they, but{G235} ourselves{G846} also{G2532}, which have{G2192}{(G5723)} the firstfruits{G536} of the Spirit{G4151}, even{G2532} we{G2249} ourselves{G846} groan{G4727}{(G5719)} within{G1722} ourselves{G1438}, waiting{G553}{(G5740)} for the adoption{G5206}, to wit, the redemption{G629} of our{G2257} body{G4983}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Not they only but even we also which have the fyrst frutes of the sprite morne in oureselves and wayte for the (adopcio) and loke for the delivraunce of oure bodyes.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Not they only, but we oure selues also, which haue the first frutes of the sprete, grone within in oure selues for the childshippe, and loke for ye delyueraunce of oure bodye.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, euen we doe sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our body.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Not only they, but we also which haue the first fruites of the spirite, and we our selues mourne in our selues, and wayte for the adoption, euen the deliueraunce of our body.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And not only `so', but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves in ourselves do groan, adoption expecting -- the redemption of our body;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for `our' adoption, `to wit', the redemption of our body.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for [our] adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Referenced Verses

• Eph 1:14 : 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
• Rom 7:24 : 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?
• Rom 8:19 : 19 For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for the revelation of the children of God.
• Rom 8:25-26 : 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. For we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with unspeakable groanings.
• 2 Cor 5:2-5 : 2 Meanwhile, we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now the one who has prepared us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
• Rom 8:15-16 : 15 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, 'Abba, Father.' 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
• Luke 21:28 : 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
• Gal 5:5 : 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
• Phil 1:21-23 : 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful labor for me. Yet I do not know what I shall choose. 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better;
• Phil 3:20-21 : 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body, through the power that enables him to bring everything under his control.
• Heb 9:28 : 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for Him.
• 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 1 John 3:2 : 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. But we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
• Luke 20:36 : 36 In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
• 2 Tim 4:8 : 8 Now there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
• Titus 2:13 : 13 while we await the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
• Gal 5:22-23 : 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
• Eph 4:30 : 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
• Eph 5:9 : 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.)
• Rom 5:5 : 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
• 2 Cor 7:5 : 5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way—conflicts on the outside, fears within.