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19 For the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility[a]—not willingly but because of the One who subjected it[b]—in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

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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)

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  1. Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For