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Romans 8:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Romans 8:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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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- Romans 8:21 Or, belonging to, leading to.
- Romans 8:21 That is, characterized by; or, belonging to.
- Romans 8:22 That is, for the birth of the new age.
- 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.
Romans 8:21-23
New International Version
Romans 8:21-23
New International Version
21 that[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay(A) and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.(B)
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning(C) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,(D) groan(E) inwardly as we wait eagerly(F) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.(G)
Footnotes
- Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
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