26  And in like manner the Spirit joins also its help to our weakness; for we do not know what we should pray for as is fitting, but the Spirit itself makes intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27  But he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God. 28  But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.

29  Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren. 30  But whom he has predestinated, these also he has called; and whom he has called, these also he has justified; but whom he has justified, these also he has glorified.

31  What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us? 32  He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things? 33  Who shall bring an accusation against God’s elect? It is God who justifies: