Romans 8:19

For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

World English Bible

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 glory which will be revealed toward us.

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

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:17“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things will not be remembered, nor come into mind.

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

Romans 8:23Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

2 Peter 3:11Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

Revelation 21:1I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is 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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