23 (A)And not only this, 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, (E)the redemption of our body. 24 For (F)in hope we have been saved, but (G)hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But (H)if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.

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