Romans 8:19

For the eager expectation of the creation waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

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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 glory that will be revealed to us.

20For the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in the certain hope

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:17For see, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; 1 and the former things will not be remembered or be brought to mind. 1

Matthew 25:31When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Romans 8:23Not only that, but even we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit—even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, the redemption of our body.

2 Peter 3:11Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should live holy and godly lives.

Revelation 21:1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was 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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