Romans
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
Romans 8:15 (KJV) speaks to child of God, fear, and adoption — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.”
Isaiah 63:16“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:32“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
1 John 4:16“And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
John 17:26“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12
Common questions
What does Romans 8:15 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 8:15 reads: "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." The verse speaks to child of God, fear, and adoption. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 8:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." is Romans 8:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 8:15?
Verses that sit beside Romans 8:15 include 1 John 3:1, Isaiah 63:16, and Luke 12:32. Reading them alongside Romans 8:15 deepens the theme of child of God.
How can I pray with Romans 8:15?
Read Romans 8:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.