23 Not only that,(A) but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits(B)—we also groan within ourselves,(C) eagerly waiting for adoption,(D) the redemption of our bodies.(E) 24 Now in this hope(F) we were saved, but hope(G) that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? 25 Now if we hope for what we do not see,(H) we eagerly wait for it with patience.

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We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,(A) your work produced by faith,(B) your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.(C)

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