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 us.
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God-The Father.
20 For the creation was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected [the same] in hope,
21 Because the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God-The Father.
22 For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now.
23 And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit [Ruach], even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the sonship, [that is to say], the redemption of our body.
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?
25 But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
26 Likewise the Spirit [Ruach] also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit [Ruach] itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searches the hearts knows what [is] the mind of the Spirit [Ruach], because he makes intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God-The Father.