Romans 8:22

For we know that all creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

In Context

21that the creation itself will also be set free from the slavery of corruption and brought into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

23Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

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Cross References

Mark 16:15He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

Romans 8:20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope

Revelation 12:2She was with child and cried out in the pain and agony of giving birth.

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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