^{23 Ref} And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

^{24 Ref} For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

^{25 Ref} But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.