Romans 8:20

For the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but by the will of him who subjected it in hope;

Romans 8:22

We know that the whole creation has been groaning in birth pangs together until now.

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For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

The creature

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The creature

Romans 8:22
We know that the whole creation has been groaning in birth pangs together until now.