Romans 8:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the creature{G2937} was made subject{G5293}{(G5648)} to vanity{G3153}, not{G3756} willingly{G1635}, but{G235} by reason{G1223} of him who hath subjected{G5293}{(G5660)} the same in{G1909} hope{G1680},
KJV with Strongs
(20) For the creation was subjugated to fruitless emptiness, not willingly, rather because of The One who subjugated upon hope,
The F.O.G
[20] For creation was subjected to frustration and decay, not by its own choice, but by the will of the One who subjected it, in hope
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for to vanity was the creation made subject—not of its will, but because of Him who did subject it—in hope,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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