Keraia
Romans 8

Romans 8:15

Heirs with Christ · Romans 8:12–17
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Translations

Modern
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Traditional
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.
Literal
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery again unto fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption as sons, in whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Latin
Non enim accepistis spiritum servitutis iterum in timore, sed accepistis spiritum adoptionis filiorum, in quo clamamus: Abba (Pater).

Original

Greek
English
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Notes

Romans 8:15

  • you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship: According to Greco-Roman customs of adoption, a man could adopt a son and give that child the same legal rights as a natural son. This practice included the highest levels of society, even the imperial family. For example, the Roman ruler Julius Caesar adopted Octavian as his heir. Octavian later ruled the Roman Empire under the name Augustus.

    Paul’s understanding of adoption is also rooted in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition. In the Scriptures, God describes Israel as his child and shows care, guidance, and discipline like a parent (Exodus 4:22; Deuteronomy 1:31; Hosea 11:1; see also Romans 9:4; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5).

  • Abba: This word was used within close family relationships and expressed deep trust and affection (similar to "dear father"). Jesus used this word when speaking to God (Mark 14:36). Through Jesus, all who become children of God are given the same privilege of addressing God in this personal way.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Abba Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Children of God Conform, Conformation Death Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Faith Fear Flesh Futility Gnosticism God As Father Inheritance Letter to the Romans Sin Spirit of God Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Abba: Father Adoption: Saints Receive the Spirit of Adoption: Spiritual Christian Liberty: Conferred by the Holy Spirit God: Fatherhood of Heir: Figurative Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Overcoming Fear Paranoia Prayer: The Holy Spirit: As the Spirit of Adoptions, Leads To Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religion: True Righteous: Described The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: A Proof of Adoption Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Adoption