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24 For in[a] hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes[b] for what is seen? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes[c] with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God,[d] who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit[e] intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.[f]

28 We know that all things work together for good[g] for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

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  1. Romans 8:24 Or by
  2. Romans 8:24 Other ancient authorities read awaits
  3. Romans 8:26 Other ancient authorities add for us
  4. Romans 8:27 Gk the one
  5. Romans 8:27 Gk he or it
  6. Romans 8:27 Gk according to God
  7. Romans 8:28 Other ancient authorities read God makes all things work together for good, or in all things God works for good

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