Romans 8:20
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. The most celebrated chapter in Romans: there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus who walk according to the Spirit, not the flesh. The Spirit of God who raised Jesus will give life to mortal bodies. All creation groans …
Other Translations
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope
for to vanity was the creation made subject--not of its will, but because of Him who did subject <FI>it<Fi> --in hope,
For every living thing was put under the power of change, not by its desire, but by him who made it so, in hope
Cross References
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the …
In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it …
And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, …
And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with …
The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the …
Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth …
How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell …