Romans 8:26 KJV
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.King James Version
The same verse in modern English
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.Romans 8:26, World English Bible (WEB)
Older words in this verse
- the Spirit itself
- the Holy Spirit himself (the KJV says itself because the Greek word for spirit is neuter)
- -eth (helpeth, maketh)
- the old way of writing -s: maketh means makes, leadeth means leads
From Romans 8
When you cannot find words, the Spirit prays within you. Rest in that, and list the fears you carry; not one can separate you from God's love.
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