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For I consider that z the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
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For a the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
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For b the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
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because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious c liberty of the children of God.
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For we know that the whole creation d groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.
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Not only that, but we also who have e the firstfruits of the Spirit, f even we ourselves groan g within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the h redemption of our body.
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For we were saved in this hope, but i 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 j we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but k the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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Now l He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints m according to the will of God.
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And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those n who are the called according to His purpose.
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For whom o He foreknew, p He also predestined q to be conformed to the image of His Son, r that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Moreover whom He predestined, these He also s called; whom He called, these He also t justified; and whom He justified, these He also u glorified.
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2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
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2 Peter 3:13
Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
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Genesis 3:17 - 19
Then to Adam He said, "Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, 'You shall not eat of it': Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life.
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2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:13
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
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Jeremiah 12:4
How long will the land mourn, And the herbs of every field wither? The beasts and birds are consumed, For the wickedness of those who dwell there, Because they said, "He will not see our final end.
Jeremiah 12:11
They have made it desolate; Desolate, it mourns to Me; The whole land is made desolate, Because no one takes it to heart.
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2 Corinthians 5:5
Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
Ephesians 1:14
Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.
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2 Corinthians 5:2
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven.
2 Corinthians 5:4
For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life.
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Luke 20:36
Nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
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Luke 21:28
"Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
Ephesians 1:14
Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Philippians 3:20
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:21
Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
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Romans 4:18
Who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be.
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Matthew 20:22
But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able.
2 Corinthians 12:8
Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
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John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever -
Romans 8:15
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints -
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1 Chronicles 28:9
As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
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1 John 5:14
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
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2 Timothy 1:9
Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
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2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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Romans 9:23
And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory.
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory.
Ephesians 1:5
Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will.
Ephesians 1:11
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.
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2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
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Colossians 1:15
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
Hebrews 1:6
But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: "Let all the angels of God worship Him.
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Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for g...
Romans 9:24
Even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, b...
1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into t...
Galatians 1:6
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from...
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from ...
Galatians 5:8
This persuasion does not come from Him who call...
Ephesians 1:11
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, be...
Ephesians 3:11
According to the eternal purpose which He accom...
2 Thessalonians 2:14
To which He called you by our gospel, for the o...
Hebrews 9:15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the n...
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priest...
1 Peter 3:9
Not returning evil for evil or reviling for rev...
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1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
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John 17:22
And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:
Romans 8:21
Because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
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