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Romans 8:15 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Romans 8:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 8 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Romans 8:15 (KJV)
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For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear (ou elabete pneuma douleias palin eis phobon)—Pneuma douleias ("spirit of bondage") likely refers to the Mosaic economy which couldn't liberate from sin's power and produced fear through curse-threats (Galatians 3:10; Hebrews 2:15). Palin ("again") suggests returning to pre-Christian slavery, whether Jewish legalism or Gentile paganism. Believers didn't receive a spirit of fear but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).But ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father (elabete pneuma huiothesias, en h...
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Cross-References for Romans 8:15
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“that we might receive the adoption of children.”
“but of power”
“not the spirit of the world”
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit”
“according to the good pleasure of his desire”
“And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”
“Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”
“because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.”
“How I will put you among the children”
“that shall not be cut off.”