Romans 8:20-23
New King James Version
20 For (A)the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of [a]corruption into the glorious (B)liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation (C)groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have (D)the firstfruits of the Spirit, (E)even we ourselves groan (F)within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the (G)redemption of our body.
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Romans 8:20-23
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope:
21 Because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that every creature groaneth and travaileth in pain, even till now.
23 And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body.
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