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.”
Romans 8:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
- DARBYDarby
- that the creature itself also shall be set free from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- that also the creation itself shall be set free from the servitude of the corruption to the liberty of the glory of the children of God;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and
Context: Romans 8
19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
About Romans 8: Life in the Spirit
Paul teaches that people who are in Christ Jesus are no longer under condemnation, and that the Holy Spirit helps them to live a life pleasing to God.
Commentary
Romans 8 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Paul begins by reminding us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. He then goes on to explain that the Spirit of God has set us free from the law of sin and death. This freedom is a result of the Spirit of God living in us and leading us in the way of righteousness.