Romans 8:22

For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now.

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

In Context

21that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

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.

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Cross References

Leviticus 26:35As long as it lies desolate it shall have rest, even the rest which it didn’t have in your Sabbaths when you lived on it.

Jeremiah 12:4How long will the land mourn, and the herbs of the whole country wither? Because of the wickedness of those who dwell therein, the animals and birds are consumed; because they said, “He won’t see our latter end.”

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

Romans 8:20For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope

Revelation 12:2She was with child. She cried out in pain, labouring to give 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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