Romans 8:27
“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that searcheth the hearts,.... This is peculiar to God, and a "periphrasis" of him; angels, neither good nor bad,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And he that searcheth the hearts - God. To search the heart is one of his attributes which cannot be communicated to a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He maketh intercession for the saints - The word εντυγχανω signifies to apply one's self to a person in behalf of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 8:26-28
The apostle here suggests two privileges more to which true Christians are entitled: -
I. The help of the Spirit in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
He that searcheth the hearts Certainly here, the Father. But it is the more noteworthy that the same words are used of…
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