21 that the creation itself(A) will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains(B) until now. 23 Not only that,(C) but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits(D)—we also groan within ourselves,(E) eagerly waiting for adoption,(F) the redemption of our bodies.(G)

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