Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Infirmities

Romans 15:1
And we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.
2 Corinthians 12:5
Of such a one will I boast, but of myself I will not boast except of my infirmities.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not a chief priest who cannot sympathise with our infirmities, but one tried in all respects as we are, without sin.
Hebrews 5:2
being able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he is himself encompassed with infirmity,

For we

Matthew 20:22
But Jesus answered and said, You know not what you ask. Can you drink of the cup of which I am about to drink? They said to him, We can.
Luke 11:1
And as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
James 4:3
you ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, to expend on your pleasures.

But

Romans 8:15
For you received not the spirit of servitude again to fear, but you received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry; Abba, Father.
Matthew 10:20
for it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaks in you.
Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Ephesians 2:18
for through him we both have access by one spirit to the Father.
Ephesians 6:18
praying with all prayer and supplication on every occasion with the spirit, and watching in the same with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,
Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith, pray with the Holy Spirit.

With

Romans 7:24
Miserable man that I am; who will deliver me from the body of this death?
Luke 22:44
And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was like large drops of blood falling down to the ground.
2 Corinthians 5:2
For in this we also groan, earnestly desiring to put on our dwelling which is from heaven,
2 Corinthians 12:8
For this I besought the Lord thrice that it might leave me.