Readings for Lent and Easter
18 For I consider that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to the glory destined to be revealed to[a] us.
Creation Itself Groans To Share In Our Glory
19 For the eager-expectation of the creation is awaiting[b] the revelation of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility[c]— not willingly[d], but because of the One having subjected it— in hope[e] 21 that the creation itself also will be set-free from the slavery of [f] decay into the freedom of [g] the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation is groaning-together and suffering-birthpains-together[h] until the present.
We Groan For The Redemption of Our Body
23 And not only creation, but also ourselves having the firstfruit[i] of the Spirit— we ourselves also are groaning within ourselves while eagerly-awaiting adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in hope. But hope being seen is not hope, for who hopes-for what he sees? 25 But since we hope-for what we do not see, we are eagerly-awaiting it with endurance.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing