Romans 8:21-29

English Standard Version

²¹ that ^(A)the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. ²² For we know that ^(B)the whole creation ^(C)has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. ²³ And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have ^(D)the firstfruits of the Spirit, ^(E)groan inwardly as ^(F)we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, ^(G)the redemption of our bodies. ²⁴ For ^(H)in this hope we were saved. Now ^(I)hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not see, we ^(J)wait for it with patience.

²⁶ Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For ^(K)we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but ^(L)the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. ²⁷ And ^(M)he who searches hearts knows what is ^(N)the mind of the Spirit, because^[a] the Spirit ^(O)intercedes for the saints ^(P)according to the will of God. ²⁸ And we know that for those who love God all things work together ^(Q)for good,^[b] for ^(R)those who are called according to his purpose. ²⁹ For those whom he ^(S)foreknew he also ^(T)predestined ^(U)to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be ^(V)the firstborn among many brothers.