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 Exposition
Because the creature itself also,.... The phrase in hope, which stands in our version, at the end of the preceding verse, should be placed in the beginning of this, and be read in connection with Rom…
Barnes' Notes
Because - This is the ground of his hope, and this sustains him now. It is the purpose of God that deliverance shall be granted, and this supports the Christian amidst the trials to which he is…
Adam Clarke
Because the creature - This and the preceding verse should be thus connected: in hope That (ὁτι) the creature itself also shall be delivered. The word φθορα denotes, very frequently, sinful…
In these words the apostle describes a fourth illustrious branch of the happiness of believers, namely, a title to the future glory. This is fitly annexed to our sonship; for as the adoption of sons…
Cambridge Bible
because Better than "that," as in some translations. St Paul justifies the "hope," by stating the fact in which it will be realized.
itself also As well as the children of God; though in other modes…
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