Romans 8:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,”
Romans 8:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Romans 8:20 in 6 Bible Translations
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Romans 8:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope”
Romans 8:20 — World English Bible
Romans 8:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope ”
Romans 8:20 — American Standard Version
Romans 8:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“for to vanity was the creation made subject--not of its will, but because of Him who did subject <FI>it<Fi> --in hope,”
Romans 8:20 — Young's Literal Translation
Romans 8:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“for the creature has been made subject to vanity, not of its will, but by reason of him who has subjected [the same], in hope ”
Romans 8:20 — Darby Translation
Romans 8:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Because the creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it vnder hope,”
Romans 8:20 — Geneva Bible
Romans 8:20 in Context — Romans 8
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
What Does Romans 8:20 Mean?
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