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Connecting Statement:

Though Paul has been emphasizing that there is a struggle in believers between the flesh and the Spirit, he affirms that the Spirit is aiding us.

inexpressible groans

"groanings that we cannot express in words"

He who searches the hearts

This refers to God. "Searches the hearts" is a meonym for "examines our thoughts and feelings." AT: "God, who knows all our thoughts and feelings" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonomy)

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/pray
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/intercede
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believer
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/willofgod