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20 who were not, by their own choice, expos'd to this uncertain state, but by virtue of him, who subjected them thereto: 21 and therefore hope to be removed from this slavish condition of mortality to the free inheritance of divine glory. 22 for we know that the whole creation groans, and labours with general pain even to this day. 23 and not only they, but even those who have the first fruits of the spirit, even we our selves do inwardly groan for the fruit of our adoption, by the deliverance of our body from corruption. Romans 8:20-23, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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