16. The Ruach Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
17. And if children, also heirs—heirs of God and joint-heirs with Messiah—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.
18. For I consider the sufferings of this present time not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us.
19. For the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God.
20. For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly but because of the One who subjected it—in hope
21. that the creation itself also will be set free from bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of the children of God.