Romans 8:18–25
[18] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
[19] For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
[20] For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope
[21] that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
[22] For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.
[23] And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
[24] For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
[25] But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (ESV)