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21 For the very creatures will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that every creature groans with us also, and travails in pain, even to this time.

23 Not only they, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit mourn in ourselves, and await the adoption, and look for the deliverance 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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  1. Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For