²¹ that ^(A)the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. ²² For we know that ^(B)the whole creation ^(C)has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. ²³ And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have ^(D)the firstfruits of the Spirit, ^(E)groan inwardly as ^(F)we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, ^(G)the redemption of our bodies. ²⁴ For ^(H)in this hope we were saved. Now ^(I)hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not see, we ^(J)wait for it with patience.

²⁸ And we know that for those who love God all things work together ^(A)for good,^[a] for ^(B)those who are called according to his purpose. ²⁹ For those whom he ^(C)foreknew he also ^(D)predestined ^(E)to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be ^(F)the firstborn among many brothers. ³⁰ And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also ^(G)justified, and those whom he justified he also ^(H)glorified.

God's Everlasting Love

³¹ What then shall we say to these things? ^(I)If God is for us, who can be^[b] against us? ^32 (J)He who did not spare his own Son but ^(K)gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?