Romans 8:19

For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the unveiling of the sons of God.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

In Context

18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed in us.

20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but on account of Him who subjected it in hope;

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Cross References

Matthew 25:31“And when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then will He sit upon His glorious throne.

Romans 8:23And not only that, but also we ourselves having the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting adoption, the redemption of our body.

2 Peter 3:11Therefore, seeing that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there was no more sea.

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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