²⁰for the creature has been made subject to vanity, not of its will, but by reason of him who has subjected the same, in hope ²¹that the creature itself also shall be set free from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. ²²For we know that the whole creation groans together and travails in pain together until now. ²³And not only that, but even we ourselves, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, awaiting adoption, that is the redemption of our body. ²⁴For we have been saved in hope; but hope seen is not hope; for what any one sees, why does he also hope? ²⁵But if what we see not we hope, we expect in patience.

²⁶And 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. ²⁷But he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God. ²⁸But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.

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Romans 8:23: And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

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