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.
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Gill's Exposition
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities,.... The Spirit of God which dwells in us, by whom we are led, who is the spirit of adoption to us, who has witnessed to our spirits, that we are the…
Barnes' Notes
Likewise the Spirit - This introduces a new source of consolation and support, what is derived from the Spirit. It is a continuation of the argument of the apostle, to show the sustaining power of the…
Adam Clarke
The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities - The same Spirit, το πνευμα, mentioned before as bearing witness with ours that we are the children of God; and consequently it is not a disposition or frame…
The apostle here suggests two privileges more to which true Christians are entitled: -
I. The help of the Spirit in prayer. While we are in this world, hoping and waiting for what we see not, we must…
Cambridge Bible
Likewise also Probably the reference of these words is to the thought just previous; the helpgiven to the anxious and weary Christian by a clear view of the ground and object of his Hope. Q. d., "as…
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