21. For the creature itself shall also be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the sons of God.
22. For we know that every creature groans inwardly, as if giving birth, even until now;
23. and not only these, but also ourselves, since we hold the first-fruits of the Spirit. For we also groan within ourselves, anticipating our adoption as the sons of God, and the redemption of our body.
24. For we have been saved by hope. But a hope which is seen is not hope. For when a man sees something, why would he hope?
25. But since we hope for what we do not see, we wait with patience.
26. And similarly, the Spirit also helps our weakness. For we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself asks on our behalf with ineffable sighing.
27. And he who examines hearts knows what the Spirit seeks, because he asks on behalf of the saints in accordance with God.
28. And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.