² through whom we have gained access^(A) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.^(B) And we^[a] boast in the hope^(C) of the glory of God.

¹⁶ The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit^(A) that we are God’s children.^{(B) 17} Now if we are children, then we are heirs^(C)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings^(D) in order that we may also share in his glory.^(E)

Present Suffering and Future Glory

¹⁸ I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.^{(F) 19} For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God^(G) to be revealed. ²⁰ For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,^(H) in hope ²¹ that^[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay^(I) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.^(J)

²² We know that the whole creation has been groaning^(K) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. ²³ Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,^(L) groan^(M) inwardly as we wait eagerly^(N) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.^{(O) 24} For in this hope we were saved.^(P) But hope that is seen is no hope at all.^(Q) Who hopes for what they already have? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.^(R)

¹⁹ If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.^(A)

¹⁸ I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened^(A) in order that you may know the hope to which he has called^(B) you, the riches^(C) of his glorious inheritance^(D) in his holy people,^(E)

¹⁹ For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown^(A) in which we will glory^(B) in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?^(C) Is it not you?