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Romans 8:15-16

15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Cross References for Romans 8:15-16

Isaiah 56:5 - to them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and d... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:5

Galatians 4:24 - These things may be taken figuratively, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is ... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:24 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:24

Romans 9:4 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4

Philippians 3:3 - For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3

Ephesians 6:18 - And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mi... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18

Zechariah 12:10 - Mourning for the One They Pierced “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitant... Click to read the verse Zechariah 12:10 Click to read the verse Zechariah 12:10

Genesis 22:7 - Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The f... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:7

John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Click to read the verse John 8:32 Click to read the verse John 8:32

Romans 8:26 - In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for,... Click to read the verse Romans 8:26 Click to read the verse Romans 8:26

Luke 15:22 - “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring... Click to read the verse Luke 15:22 Click to read the verse Luke 15:22

Acts 2:37 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles... Click to read the verse Acts 2:37 Click to read the verse Acts 2:37

Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasu... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5

Romans 8:23 - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wai... Click to read the verse Romans 8:23 Click to read the verse Romans 8:23

Exodus 20:19 - and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:19 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:19

1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishm... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:18

Deuteronomy 32:6 - Is this the way you repay the Lord, O foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father, your Cr... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:6

Hebrews 12:18 - You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:18

Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9

Ephesians 2:18 - For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:18

Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Jude 1:20 Click to read the verse Jude 1:20

Hebrews 10:19 - A Call to Persevere Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19

Luke 11:2 - He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Click to read the verse Luke 11:2 Click to read the verse Luke 11:2

Luke 1:74 - to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear Click to read the verse Luke 1:74 Click to read the verse Luke 1:74

1 Corinthians 2:12 - We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may unders... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12

Numbers 17:12 - The Israelites said to Moses, “We will die! We are lost, we are all lost! Click to read the verse Numbers 17:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 17:12

Jeremiah 3:19 - “I myself said, “‘How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land, the mos... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:19

Luke 19:21 - I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap ... Click to read the verse Luke 19:21 Click to read the verse Luke 19:21

Hebrews 12:18-24 - You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:18-24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:18-24

James 1:25 - But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do thi... Click to read the verse James 1:25 Click to read the verse James 1:25

1 Chronicles 29:10 - David’s Prayer David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:10

Galatians 2:4 - This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom w... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4

Romans 8:16 - The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Click to read the verse Romans 8:16 Click to read the verse Romans 8:16

Luke 8:37 - Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were... Click to read the verse Luke 8:37 Click to read the verse Luke 8:37

James 2:19 - You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. Click to read the verse James 2:19 Click to read the verse James 2:19

Luke 8:28 - When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What d... Click to read the verse Luke 8:28 Click to read the verse Luke 8:28

Psalms 51:12 - Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:12

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discip... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:7

Hebrews 2:15 - and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:15

Acts 16:29 - The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. Click to read the verse Acts 16:29 Click to read the verse Acts 16:29

Mark 14:36 - “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I... Click to read the verse Mark 14:36 Click to read the verse Mark 14:36

John 20:17 - Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my ... Click to read the verse John 20:17 Click to read the verse John 20:17

John 4:23 - Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spiri... Click to read the verse John 4:23 Click to read the verse John 4:23

Galatians 4:5-7 - to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5-7 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5-7

Luke 22:42 - “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Click to read the verse Luke 22:42 Click to read the verse Luke 22:42

Matthew 25:25 - So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 25:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:25

John 16:8 - When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: Click to read the verse John 16:8 Click to read the verse John 16:8

2 Corinthians 11:4 - For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you re... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:4

Ephesians 1:11-14 - In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11-14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11-14

Galatians 4:3 - So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:3 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:3