²² For we know that the whole creation ^(A)groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. ^23 (B)And not only that, but also we ourselves, having ^(C)the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves ^(D)groan within ourselves, ^(E)waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, ^(F)the redemption of our body. ²⁴ For ^(G)in hope we have been saved, but ^(H)hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? ²⁵ But ^(I)if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.

Our Victory in Christ

²⁶ Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for ^(J)we do not know what to pray for as we should, but ^(K)the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with ^[a]groanings too deep for words; ²⁷ and ^(L)He who searches the hearts knows what ^(M)the mind of the Spirit is, because He ^(N)intercedes for the ^[b]saints according to the will of God.