Romans 8:19
“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the earnest expectation of the creature,.... Some by the creature understand the universe, all created beings…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the earnest expectation - ἀποκαραδοκία apokaradokia. This word occurs only here and in Phi 1:20, “According to my…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For the earnest expectation of the creature - There is considerable difficulty in this and the four following verses:…
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
For the earnest expectation, &c. The connexion of thought is: "A glory is to be revealed for us, the children of God;…
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