27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God.

Other Translations of Romans 8:27

King James Version

27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because because: or, that he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

English Standard Version

27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, becauseOr that the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

The Message

27 He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God.

New King James Version

27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

New Living Translation

27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 8:27

Commentary on Romans 8:26-27

(Read Romans 8:26-27)

Though the infirmities of Christians are many and great, so that they would be overpowered if left to themselves, yet the Holy Spirit supports them. The Spirit, as an enlightening Spirit, teaches us what to pray for; as a sanctifying Spirit, works and stirs up praying graces; as a comforting Spirit, silences our fears, and helps us over all discouragements. The Holy Spirit is the spring of all desires toward God, which are often more than words can utter. The Spirit who searches the hearts, can perceive the mind and will of the spirit, the renewed mind, and advocates his cause. The Spirit makes intercession to God, and the enemy prevails not.