Romans 8:16

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Αὐτὸ τὸ Πνεῦμα συμμαρτυρεῖ τῷ πνεύματι ἡμῶν, ὅτι ἐσμὲν τέκνα Θεοῦ:

Transliteration

Auto to Pneuma symmartyrei tō pneumati of us, that esmen tekna Theou:

Grammar Details

*Auto*: intensive pronoun nominative neuter singular - itself
*to Pneuma*: nominative neuter singular - the Spirit
*symmartyrei*: present active indicative 3rd person singular - bears witness with
*tō pneumati*: dative neuter singular - with the spirit
*hēmōn*: genitive 1st person plural - our
*hoti*: conjunction - that
*esmen*: present active indicative 1st person plural - we are
*tekna*: nominative neuter plural - children
*Theou*: genitive masculine singular - of God

Word Meanings

*Auto*: itself/the same
*symmartyrei*: bears witness with/testifies together with/confirms alongside
*tekna*: children/offspring

ℹ️

About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

Consider alternatives for

New believers
Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
English language learners

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNET

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

2 Cor 1:22 : 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
2 Cor 5:5 : 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
1 John 4:13 : 13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Eph 1:13 : 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
1 John 3:19-22 : 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemn us , God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1 John 5:10 : 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Eph 4:30 : 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Rom 8:23 : 23 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.
Rom 8:26 : 26 {G1161} Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Rom 8:13-15
3 verses
82%
13For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Rom 8:17-19
3 verses
80%
17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Gal 4:5-7
3 verses
77%
5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
1 John 4:13
76%
13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Rom 8:9-11
3 verses
76%
9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Rom 8:22-23
2 verses
75%
22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23And 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.
Heb 10:15
75%
15Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
Rom 8:26-27
2 verses
74%
26{G1161} Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27And 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.
1 John 4:6
73%
6We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
1 John 3:1-2
2 verses
73%
1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Gal 3:26
73%
26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Cor 2:12-13
2 verses
72%
12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Matt 10:20
72%
20For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Rom 9:8
72%
8That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
1 John 5:6-10
5 verses
71%
6This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
Acts 15:8
71%
8And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
Rom 8:31
71%
31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
1 John 4:2
70%
2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
1 Cor 2:10
70%
10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Rom 8:1-2
2 verses
70%
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
1 John 4:4
70%
4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Rom 8:4-5
2 verses
70%
4That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
1 John 3:19
70%
19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
Gal 4:28
70%
28Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
Gal 3:7
70%
7Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
1 John 5:2
69%
2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
2 Cor 5:5
69%
5Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Gal 4:31
69%
31So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
John 15:26
69%
26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
2 Cor 1:22
69%
22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
John 3:6
69%
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Col 1:8
69%
8Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.