Romans 8:18-25

Revised Geneva Translation

¹⁸ For I consider the afflictions of this present time unworthy of the Glory which shall be shown to us.

¹⁹ For the eager expectation of the creation awaits the revealing of the sons of God.

²⁰ Because the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but by reason of Him Who has subdued it, under hope.

²¹ Because the creation shall also be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.

²² For we know that the whole creation also groans with us and suffers birth pains together until now.

²³ And not only the creation; but also, we who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we sigh in ourselves (awaiting the adoption, the redemption of our body).

²⁴ For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For how can one hope for that which he sees?

²⁵ But if we hope for that which we do not see, we await it with patience.