^23 (A)And not only that, but also we ourselves, having ^(B)the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves ^(C)groan within ourselves, ^(D)waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, ^(E)the redemption of our body.

¹⁷ Every good thing given and every perfect gift is ^(A)from above, coming down from ^(B)the Father of lights, ^(C)with whom there is no variation or ^[a]shifting shadow. ¹⁸ In the exercise of ^(D)His will He ^(E)gave us birth by ^(F)the word of truth, so that we would be ^[b]a kind of ^(G)first fruits ^[c]among His creatures.