Readings for Lent and Easter
18 [a]For I [b]count that the afflictions of this present time are not worthy of the glory, which shall be showed unto us.
19 [c]For the fervent desire of the [d]creature waiteth when the sons of God shall be revealed,
20 Because the creature is subject to [e]vanity, not of its [f]own will, but by reason [g]of him, which hath subdued it under [h]hope,
21 Because the creature also shall be delivered from the [i]bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.
22 For we know that every creature groaneth with us also, and [j]travaileth in pain together unto this present.
23 [k]And not only the creature, but we also which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we do sigh in [l]ourselves, waiting for the adoption, even [m](A)the redemption of our body.
24 [n]For we are saved by hope: but [o]hope that is seen, is not hope: for how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
25 But if we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it.
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