Romans 8:19-23

Tree of Life Version

¹⁹ For the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God. ²⁰ For the creation was subjected to futility^[a]—not willingly but because of the One who subjected it^[b]—in hope ²¹ that the creation itself also will be set free from bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ²² For we know that the whole creation groans together and suffers birth pains until now— ²³ and not only creation, but even ourselves. We ourselves, who have the firstfruits^[c] of the Ruach, groan inwardly as we eagerly wait for adoption—the redemption of our body.