Romans 8

From Suffering to Glory

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the unveiling of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but on account of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because even the creation itself shall be freed from the slavery of corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that all the creation groans together and labors in birth together until now. 23 And not only that, but also we ourselves having the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For by this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await it with endurance.

26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. 27 But He that searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes on behalf of the saints according to the will of God.