Devine Scripture

Romans 8:21

Romans chapter 8 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

Context

v.20For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope

v.21This passage

v.22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 21:1

    And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more.

  • Acts 3:21

    whom the heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, whereof God spake by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from of old.

  • Revelation 22:3

    And there shall be no curse any more: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be therein: and his servants shall serve him;

  • 2 Peter 3:13

    But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

  • Romans 8:19

    For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.