[18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in [19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. [20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, [21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. [22] For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. [23] And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption body. [24] For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen not hope: for what seeth, why hope for? [25] But if we hope for that we see not, with patience wait for [26] Likewise the Spirit also helpeth infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered. [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. [28] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, also called: and whom he called, also justified: and whom he justified, also glorified.