Romans 8:22-27 (Epistle)
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- For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.
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- Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
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- For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?
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- But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
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- Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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- Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.