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21 that the creation itself also will be set-free from the slavery of [a] decay into the freedom of [b] the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation is groaning-together and suffering-birthpains-together[c] until the present.

We Groan For The Redemption of Our Body

23 And not only creation, but also ourselves having the firstfruit[d] of the Spirit— we ourselves also are groaning within ourselves while eagerly-awaiting adoption, the redemption of our body.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 8:21 Or, belonging to, leading to.
  2. Romans 8:21 That is, characterized by; or, belonging to.
  3. Romans 8:22 That is, for the birth of the new age.
  4. Romans 8:23 That is, the initial foretaste of the Spirit, the future fullness of Whom will be the harvest; or, the firstfruit which is the Spirit, He being the first installment of all the blessings God will bestow on us.

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