Romans 8:20-26

New International Version

²⁰ For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,^(A) in hope ²¹ that^[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay^(B) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.^(C)

²² We know that the whole creation has been groaning^(D) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. ²³ Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,^(E) groan^(F) inwardly as we wait eagerly^(G) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.^{(H) 24} For in this hope we were saved.^(I) But hope that is seen is no hope at all.^(J) Who hopes for what they already have? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.^(K)

²⁶ In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit^(L) himself intercedes for us^(M) through wordless groans.