Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought… I. AN EQUALITY OF IGNORANCE. "We know not." There are many questions that bring people to this equality. A child may ask a question that a philosopher cannot answer. So Paul was sometimes as ignorant of the will of God concerning him as the weakest disciple. II. AN EQUALITY OF HELP. Our infirmities. Literally, the Spirit lifts "with" us, not for us; our weak effort is made available by His might. A boy is trying to row a heavy boat: he is powerless to lift the oars, his father comes behind, and lays one hand on each oar, and rows with him. III. A COMMON MEDIUM by which our desires are put in harmony with the will of God. "Groanings which cannot be uttered." The cry of the infant is interpreted by its mother, the sigh of the sick man is as good as words to the nurse, so the groaning (Psalm 102:5) and the weeping (Psalm 6:8) are voices in the ear of God. (W. Harris). Parallel Verses KJV: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. |
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