Bible verse
For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope
Romans 8:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from Romans 8.
16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.
23 Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
24 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
KJV
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected [the same] in hope,
ASV
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope
ERV
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope
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