Romans 8:19

Modern

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Traditional

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Literal

For the eager expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God.

Latin

Nam exspectatio creaturæ revelationem filiorum Dei exspectat.

Greek

English

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

creation: This includes animals, plants, and the earth itself. Paul follows the pattern found in the Old Testament by speaking about creation as if it were a person (see especially Psalm 65:12–13; Isaiah 24:4; Jeremiah 4:28; 12:4).
waits in eager expectation for: Just as Adam’s sin brought harm to the whole created world, creation will also share in the blessings God has promised to his people. This hope includes the renewal of the earth itself (for example, Isaiah 4:2, Revelation 21:1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Malachi 3:17–18
“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
2 Peter 3:11–13
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
Philippians 1:20
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Revelation 21:1–5
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Isaiah 65:17
For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
Acts 3:21
Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Matthew 25:31–46
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.