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A Cosmic Hope
Commentators emphasize that 'creation' refers to the entire natural world—animals, plants, and the earth itself. Human sin subjected the world to a 'bondage of corruption,' seen in decay, natural disasters, and suffering. This verse promises that the physical world is not disposable; it will be renewed and restored, participating in the glory of God's children in a 'new heavens and a new earth.'
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 8:21
18th Century
Theologian
Because. This is the ground of his hope, and this sustains him now. It is the purpose of God that deliverance shall be granted, and this s…
AT Robertson
On Romans 8:21
The creation itself (αυτη η κτισις). It is the hope of creation, not of the Creator. Nature "possesses in the feeling of her unmer…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 8:21
19th Century
Bishop
Because the creature.—This phrase indicates the reason for the hope that endures despite the degradation of nature, and p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 8:19–22
19th Century
Preacher
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 8:21
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
On Romans 8:21
16th Century
Theologian
Because the creation itself, etc. He shows how the creation has in hope been made subject to vanity; that is, since it will one d…
John Gill
On Romans 8:21
17th Century
Pastor
Because the creature itself also
The phrase in hope, which stands in our version, at the end of the preceding verse, should be …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 8:18–25
17th Century
Minister
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 …