Romans 8:19-21
New English Translation
19 For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly but because of God[a] 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.
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- Romans 8:20 tn Grk “because of the one”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
Romans 8:19-21
New International Version
19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God(A) to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,(B) in hope 21 that[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay(C) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.(D)
Footnotes
- Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
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