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.

28 And we know that [c]God [d]causes (O)all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are (P)called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He (Q)foreknew, He also (R)predestined to become (S)conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the (T)firstborn among many brothers and sisters; 30 and these whom He (U)predestined, He also (V)called; and these whom He called, He also (W)justified; and these whom He justified, He also (X)glorified.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 8:26 Lit wordless groanings
  2. Romans 8:27 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  3. Romans 8:28 One early ms He; i.e., God
  4. Romans 8:28 Or in all things works together with those...for good

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