Bible verse of the day Romans 8:19 in multiple translations
American Standard Version (ASV) – Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of multiple sons of God.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Romans 8:19 For [even the whole] creation (all nature) waits expectantly and longs earnestly for God’s sons to be made known [waits for the revealing, the disclosing of their sonship].
Common English Bible (CEB) – Romans 8:19 The whole creation waits breathless with anticipation for the revelation of God’s sons and daughters.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Romans 8:19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Romans 8:19 All of creation waits with eager longing for God to reveal his children.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
King James Version (KJV) – Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Romans 8:19 The created world itself can hardly wait for what’s coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back.
New Century Version (NCV) – Romans 8:19 Everything God made is waiting with excitement for God to show his children’s glory completely.
New International Version (NIV) – Romans 8:19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
New Living Translation (NLT) – Romans 8:19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Romans 8:19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God;
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Young’s Literal Translation – Romans 8:19 for the earnest looking out of the creation doth expect the revelation of the sons of God;
Reflection
- For the creation waits” – This part of the verse highlights the idea that the natural world, or all of creation, is in a state of anticipation. It suggests that there is a sense of longing or yearning within the created world itself.
- “in eager expectation” – The use of the phrase “eager expectation” conveys a sense of urgency and excitement. It implies that creation is not passively waiting but actively and eagerly anticipating something significant.
- “for the children of God” – Here, the verse refers to the “children of God,” which are often understood as believers in Christ. This phrase indicates that the anticipation is related to a specific group of individuals who have a unique relationship with God.
- waiting and eager expectation is the revelation of the children of God. This could be seen as a future event or a process of spiritual transformation where the true nature of believers is revealed.
Reflecting on these elements, we can draw several key insights:
A. Hope and Expectation: The verse carries a message of hope and optimism. It suggests that, despite the challenges and suffering in the world, there is a higher purpose and a brighter future that creation eagerly awaits.
B. Redemption and Transformation: The idea of the children of God being “revealed” can be seen as a message of redemption and transformation. It speaks to the idea that believers are on a journey of spiritual growth and revelation, and this process is of great significance not only to individuals but to the entire created order.
