Romans 8:14-22 (New International Version)
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because those who are led by the Spirit of God1 are sons of God.2
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For you did not receive a spirit3 that makes you a slave again to fear,4 but you received the Spirit of sonship.a And by him we cry, ""Abba,"b Father."5
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The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit6 that we are God's children.7
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Now if we are children, then we are heirs8--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings9 in order that we may also share in his glory.10
Future Glory
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.11 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God12 to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,13 in hope 21 thatc the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay14 and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.15 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning16 as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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