²⁷ ·God can see what is in people’s hearts and [^LThe one who searches hearts] knows what is in the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit ·speaks to God [intercedes; appeals] for ·his people [or his holy people; ^Tthe saints] ·in the way God wants [or in harmony with God; ^Laccording to God].

²⁸ We know that ·in everything God works [or God works everything together; or everything works together (see text note)] for the good of those who love him.^[a] They are the people he called, ·because that was his plan [^L…according to his purpose]. ²⁹ ·God knew them before he made the world [^LFor those whom he foreknew…], ·and he chose them […he also predestined/chose beforehand] to be ·like [molded to the pattern of; conformed to the image of] his Son so that Jesus would be the firstborn [^Cthe preeminent one, but also indicating others will follow] of many brothers and sisters [^CJesus’ resurrection confirms that his followers will also share in God’s glory].