# 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]]