Romans 8:19
All of creation is patiently waiting, longing for God to reveal his children.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
In Context
20For God allowed the purpose of creation to be frustrated.
Cross References
Isaiah 65:17Look! I'm going to create new heavens and a new earth. The former things won't be remembered—they won't cross anyone's mind!
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his majestic throne.
Romans 8:23Not only creation, but we too, who have a foretaste of the Spirit, we groan inwardly as we wait for God to “adopt” us—the redemption of our bodies.
2 Peter 3:11Since everything is going to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should be living lives that are pure, dedicated to God,
Revelation 21:1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea no longer existed.
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 →