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20 For the creation was subjected to futility--not willingly but because of God who subjected it--in hope 21 that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay into the glorious freedom of God's children. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers together until now. 23 Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies. Romans 8:20-23, New English Translation. Copyright © 1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press.
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