18. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us.
19. The eager expectation of the creation waits for the appearance of the sons of God.
20. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but by the will of Him who subjected it, in hope
21. that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22. We know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now.
23. Not only that, but we also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves while eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.