16. For the Spirit himself renders testimony to our spirit that we are the sons of God.
17. But if we are sons, then we are also heirs: certainly heirs of God, but also co-heirs with Christ, yet in such a way that, if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him.
18. For I consider that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with that future glory which shall be revealed in us.
19. For the anticipation of the creature anticipates the revelation of the sons of God.