Romans 8:27 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
26Likewise 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.
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 7:25
This verse parallels the idea of Christ interceding for us, highlighting the role of the Spirit.
1 John 5:14
This verse explains confidence in approaching God, connecting to the theme of intercession.
Philippians 4:6
This verse applies the concept of bringing our requests to God, relating to the Spirit's intercession.
Source: Romans 8:27