18I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.
19For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.
20For every living thing was put under the power of change, not by its desire, but by him who made it so, in hope
21That all living things will be made free from the power of death and will have a part with the free children of God in glory.
22For we are conscious that all living things are weeping and sorrowing in pain together till now.
23And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.
24For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees?
