Romans 8:21

King James Version 1611 (Original)

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

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  • 2 Pet 3:13 : 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
  • Acts 3:21 : 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
  • Rev 22:3-5 : 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
  • Rom 8:19 : 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
  • Rev 21:1 : 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

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