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Creation's Pain
Commentators explain that Paul is describing the entire non-human creation—animals, plants, and the earth itself. Because of humanity's sin, the natural world is in a state of 'bondage to decay' (v. 21). Scholars like Spurgeon point to natural disasters, animal suffering, and decay as evidence of this universal 'groaning,' a direct consequence of the Fall.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 8:22
18th Century
Theologian
For we know. The sentiment of this verse is designed as an illustration of what had just been said.
That the whole creation
AT Robertson
On Romans 8:22
Groaneth and travaileth in pain (συνστεναζε κα συνωδινε). Two more compounds with συν. Both rare and both here alone in N.T. Natur…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 8:22
19th Century
Bishop
Groaneth and travaileth.—In view of the physical evil and misery prevalent in the world, the Apostle attributes a human c…
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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 8:22
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 8:22
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Romans 8:22
17th Century
Pastor
For we know that the whole creation groans
As a woman with child, ready to bring forth: for it is added,
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 …