19. The whole creation waits breathless with anticipation for the revelation of God’s sons and daughters.
20. Creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice—it was the choice of the one who subjected it—but in the hope
21. that the creation itself will be set free from slavery to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of God’s children.
22. We know that the whole creation is groaning together and suffering labor pains up until now.