Charles Spurgeon Commentary Romans 8:22-23

"For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for [our] adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body." — Romans 8:22-23 (ASV)

For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

We groan in unison with a groaning creation, and we shall not at present get rid of our aches, pains, and sicknesses altogether.

For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

The soul has obtained its redemption.

Therefore, our heart is glad, and our glory is rejoicing.

But our body has not yet obtained its redemption. That is to come at the resurrection. Then will be the adoption. Waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

Oh! blessed fact! Though now, in common with the whole creation, the body is subjected to bondages, yet it will be delivered. And we – the whole person, body as well as soul and spirit – will be brought into the liberty of the children of God.