Rom 8:20-22, 28 | ESV | STEP | For the creation was subjected to futility , not willingly , but because of him who subjected it, in hope

Romans 8:20-22

20 For the creation ^awas subjected to futility, not willingly, but ^bbecause of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that ^cthe creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that ^dthe whole creation ^ehas been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together ^ffor good, ^{▼▼Some manuscripts God works all things together for good, or God works in all things for the good} for ^hthose who are called according to his purpose.