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Berean Standard Bible

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

Romans 8:19

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Study note

In the middle of Romans 8 Paul widens the picture from individual believers to the whole creation. He has just spoken of present sufferings and the glory to be revealed.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the earnest looking out of the creation does expect the revelation of the sons of God;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el continuo anhelar de las criaturas espera la manifestación de los hijos de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues la creación aguarda con ansiedad el día en que se manifieste que somos hijos de Dios,

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