Romans 8:22-24

New Catholic Bible

²² As we know, the entire creation has been groaning in labor pains until now— ²³ and not only creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for our adoption as children, the redemption of our bodies. ²⁴ For in hope we were saved. Now to see something does not involve hope. For why should we hope for what we have already seen?