{The first fruits} ( (886e) aparch(886e)). Old and common
metaphor. {Of the Spirit} ( ou pneumatos). The genitive of
apposition. The Holy Spirit came on the great Pentecost and his
blessings continue as seen in the "gifts" in 1Co 12-14 , in the
moral and spiritual gifts of Ga 5:22f . And greater ones are to
come ( 1Co 15:44ff. ). {Even we ourselves} (kai autoi). He
repeats for emphasis. We have our "groaning" (stenazomen) as
well as nature. {Waiting for} (apekdechomenoi). The same verb
used of nature in verse 19 . {Our adoption} (huiothesian). Our
full "adoption" (see verse 15 ), "the redemption of our body"
( (886e) apolutr(9373)in tou s(936d)atos h(886d)(936e)). That is to come also. Then
we shall have complete redemption of both soul and body.
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