Romans 8:20-22
Tree of Life Version
20 For the creation was subjected to futility[a]—not willingly but because of the One who subjected it[b]—in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans together and suffers birth pains until now—
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- Romans 8:20 cf. Ps. 39:5-6; Eccl. 1:2.
- Romans 8:20 cf. Gen. 3:17; 5:29.
Romans 8:20-22
New International Version
20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,(A) in hope 21 that[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay(B) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.(C)
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning(D) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.
Footnotes
- Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
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