Romans 8:19

For the feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shalbe reueiled,

Geneva Bible 1599

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 count that the afflictions of this present time are not worthy of the glory, which shalbe shewed vnto vs.

20Because the creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it vnder hope,

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:17For lo, I will create newe heauens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembred nor come into minde.

Matthew 25:31And when the Sonne of man commeth in his glory, and all the holy Angels with him, then shall he sit vpon the throne of his glorie,

Romans 8:23And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, euen we doe sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our body.

2 Peter 3:11Seeing therefore that all these thinges must be dissolued, what maner persons ought ye to be in holy conuersation and godlinesse,

Revelation 21:1And I sawe a newe heauen, and a newe earth: for the first heauen, and the first earth were passed away, and there was no more sea.

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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