“And not only [so], but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting adoption—the redemption of our body;”— Romans 8:23 (LSV)
20for to vanity was the creation made subject—not of its will, but because of Him who subjected [it]—in hope,
21that also the creation itself will be set free from the servitude of the corruption to the liberty of the glory of the children of God;
22for we have known that all the creation groans together, and travails in pain together until now.
23And not only [so], but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting adoption—the redemption of our body;
24for in hope we were saved, and hope beheld is not hope; for what anyone beholds, why does he also hope for [it]?
25And if what we do not behold we hope for, through continuance we expect [it].
26And in like manner also, the Spirit helps our weaknesses; for what we may pray for, as it is necessary, we have not known, but [this] One—the Spirit—makes intercession for us with unutterable groanings,