Romans 8:20-21
New American Standard Bible
20 For the creation (A)was subjected to (B)futility, not willingly, but (C)because of Him who subjected it, [a]in hope 21 that (D)the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
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- Romans 8:20 Or in hope; because the creation
Romans 8:20-21
Amplified Bible
20 For the creation was subjected to frustration and futility, not willingly [because of some intentional fault on its part], but by the will of Him who subjected it, in hope(A) 21 that the creation itself will also be freed from its bondage to decay [and gain entrance] into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
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Romans 8:20-21
King James Version
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
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Romans 8:20-21
Contemporary English Version
20 (A) Meanwhile, creation is confused, but not because it wants to be confused. God made it this way in the hope 21 that creation would be set free from decay and would share in the glorious freedom of his children.
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