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Groaneth and travaileth in pain (συνστεναζε κα συνωδινε). Two more compounds with συν. Both rare and both here alone in N.T. Natur…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For we know. The sentiment of this verse is designed as an illustration of what had just been said.
That the whole creation
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Groaneth and travaileth.—In view of the physical evil and misery prevalent in the world, the Apostle attributes a human c…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not wi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Before passing to the final ministry of the Spirit (vv.26–27), Paul lingers over the concept of future glory in relation to present suffering. His …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For we know. He repeats the same sentiment, so that he might apply it to us, although what is now said has the effect and form of a conclu…
John Gill
JohnGill
For we know that the whole creation groans
As a woman with child, ready to bring forth: for it is added,
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The sufferings of the saints strike no deeper than the things of time, last no longer than the present time, are light afflictions, and only for a …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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After proving that we are freed through the grace of Christ, the Apostle now explains the reason for the delay of immortal life—the inher…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson