Romans 8:26-27

Future Glory

²⁶ Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For _j we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but _k the Spirit Himself makes intercession ₁ for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ²⁷ Now _l He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints _m according to the will of God.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 20:22
   But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able.
   2 Corinthians 12:8
   Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
   
2. Cross References
   John 14:16
   And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever -
   Romans 8:15
   For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.
   Ephesians 6:18
   Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints -
   
3. Cross References
   1 Chronicles 28:9
   As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
   
4. Cross References
   1 John 5:14
   Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.