Romans 8:20-28

New King James Version

²⁰For ^(A)the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; ²¹because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of ^[a]corruption into the glorious ^(B)liberty of the children of God. ²²For we know that the whole creation ^(C)groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. ²³Not 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. ²⁴For we were saved in this hope, but ^(H)hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? ²⁵But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

²⁶Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For ^(I)we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but ^(J)the Spirit Himself makes intercession ^[b]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ²⁷Now ^(K)He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints ^(L)according to the will of God.

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those ^(M)who are the called according to His purpose.

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Footnotes

Romans 8:21 decay
Romans 8:26 NU omits for us

Psalm 112-113

New King James Version

The Blessed State of the Righteous

112 Praise^[a] the Lord!

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who ^(A)delights greatly in His commandments.

²^(B)His descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
³^(C)Wealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness ^[b]endures forever.
⁴^(D)Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
⁵^(E)A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs ^(F)with discretion.
⁶Surely he will never be shaken;
^(G)The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
⁷^(H)He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
⁸His ^(I)heart is established;
^(J)He will not be afraid,
Until he ^(K)sees his desire upon his enemies.

⁹He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His ^[c]horn will be exalted with honor.
¹⁰The wicked will see it and be grieved;
He will gnash his teeth and melt away;
The desire of the wicked shall perish.

The Majesty and Condescension of God

113 Praise^[d] the Lord!

^(L)Praise, O servants of the Lord,
Praise the name of the Lord!
²^(M)Blessed be the name of the Lord
From this time forth and forevermore!
³^(N)From the rising of the sun to its going down
The Lord’s name is to be praised.

⁴The Lord is ^(O)high above all nations,
^(P)His glory above the heavens.
⁵^(Q)Who is like the Lord our God,
Who dwells on high,
⁶^(R)Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?

⁷^(S)He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the ^(T)needy out of the ash heap,
⁸That He may ^(U)seat him with princes—
With the princes of His people.
⁹^(V)He grants the ^[e]barren woman a home,
Like a joyful mother of children.