Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 8:27

27. And he that searcheth the hearts , knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit , because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God .

This Phrase is a Periphrasis of God, and is spoken of Him after the manner of Men. God doth not properly search or enquire into any thing, but because amongst Men Knowledge comes by searching; therefore by way of Resemblance, this is attributed to God, though that which is intended by it, is only this, That God knoweth the Heart, Ier, 17.10. Act. 1.24.

Both with the Knowledge of Apprehension and Approbation.

Our Prayers shall be sure to speed, if they are of this sort, 1 Iohn 5.14, 15. Praying according to the Will of God; respects, 1. The Matter of our Prayers. 2. The Manner of our Praying. 3. The End thereof, Iames 4.3.

Marginal references: Rev. 2.23.; Or, that maketh.; Or, acco[illegible: 2 letters]ing to God.