Romans 8:21
“Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because the creature itself also,.... The phrase in hope, which stands in our version, at the end of the preceding…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Because - This is the ground of his hope, and this sustains him now. It is the purpose of God that deliverance shall be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Because the creature - This and the preceding verse should be thus connected: in hope That (ὁτι) the creature itself…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 8:17-25
In these words the apostle describes a fourth illustrious branch of the happiness of believers, namely, a title to the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
because Better than "that," as in some translations. St Paul justifies the "hope," by stating the fact in which it will…
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