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Romans 8:21-23
New King James Version
Romans 8:21-23
New King James Version
21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of [a]corruption into the glorious (A)liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation (B)groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have (C)the firstfruits of the Spirit, (D)even we ourselves groan (E)within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the (F)redemption of our body.
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- Romans 8:21 decay
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)
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- Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
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