Romans 8:21
But creation itself waits in hope for the time when it will be set free from the slavery of decay and share the glorious freedom of God's children.
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In Context
20For God allowed the purpose of creation to be frustrated.
22We know that all creation groans with longing, suffering birth-pains even up till now.
Cross References
Romans 8:19All of creation is patiently waiting, longing for God to reveal his children.
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 →