Destiny of Glory.^* 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.ⁿ 19For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; 20for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it,^o in hope 21that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.^p 22We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now;^q 23and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.^r 24For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees?^s 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.