Romans 8:21

For the creature itself shall also be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the sons of God.

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Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

In Context

20For the creature was made subject to emptiness, not willingly, but for the sake of the One who made it subject, unto hope.

22For we know that every creature groans inwardly, as if giving birth, even until now;

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Cross References

Romans 8:19For the anticipation of the creature anticipates the revelation of the sons of God.

Revelation 21:1I saw the new heaven and the new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:18-26

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath… Read the whole commentary →

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