Romans 8:22

First Nations Version

It is plain to see that all creation is still groaning in pain like a mother giving birth.

Cross References

John 16:21

All of you will be filled with sorrow, but your sorrow will turn into dancing! “When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow, for her time of pain has come. But when she gives birth to her child, she forgets her pain, for a new human being has been born into the world.

Romans 8:20

Creation itself became weak and powerless, unable to fulfill its destiny, not by its own choice but because of the one who had the power over it. But there is hope, for Creator has a plan to restore human beings. Then all of creation will share in the freedom of the life of beauty and harmony given to all of Creator’s children.

Colossians 1:23

Yes, all this is yours as you make your path straight on the road that leads to this hope, trusting in the good story that you have heard. This is the same story that is being told to all in creation who live under the spirit-world above. And I, Small Man (Paul), have dedicated my life to serve this good story.

Revelation 12:2

She was with child and cried out in agony as she was giving birth.

Mark 16:15

“Go into all the world,” he instructed them, “and tell the good story about me to all of creation.