For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
Romans 8:20
Surrounding context
8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
8:20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
8:21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.