Romans 8:20

because without choice the creation was subjected to futility, due to the One who did the subjecting, based on the hope

Family 35 New Testament

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

19You see, the creation waits with eager anticipation for the revelation of God's sons;

21that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the freedom of the glory of God's children.

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Cross References

Romans 8:22Yes, we know that the whole creation has been groaning and in labor pains 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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