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21 that creation itself will be freed from its slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.

22 As we know, the entire creation has been groaning in labor pains until now— 23 and not only creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for our adoption as children, the redemption of our bodies.

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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)

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Footnotes

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