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for the creation was made subject to frustration - not willingly, but because of the one who subjected it. But it was given a reliable hope
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that it too would be set free from its bondage to decay and would enjoy the freedom accompanying the glory that God's children will have.
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We know that until now, the whole creation has been groaning as with the pains of childbirth;
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and not only it, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we continue waiting eagerly to be made sons - that is, to have our whole bodies redeemed and set free.
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It was in this hope that we were saved. But if we see what we hope for, it isn't hope - after all, who hopes for what he already sees?