23aAnd not only this, but also we ourselves, having bthe first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves cgroan within ourselves, dwaiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, ethe redemption of our body.
b
Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 1:22
Romans 8
16
The Spirit Himself atestifies with our spirit that we are bchildren of God,
2 Corinthians 1
22
who also asealed us and bgave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge.