Romans 8:20

For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but on account of Him who subjected it in hope;

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

In Context

19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the unveiling of the sons of God.

21because even the creation itself shall be freed from the slavery of corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

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Cross References

Romans 8:22For we know that all the creation groans together and labors in birth together until now.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:18-26

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath… Read the whole commentary →

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