Romans 8:21

that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The author writes to believers in Rome, placing this declaration within a discourse on present suffering and future redemption.

The words — κτίσις (ktisis) and ἐλευθερωθήσεται (eleutherōthēsetai) translate literally as "creation" and "will be set free." The Greek future passive verb directly links the subject of futility to a coming liberation.

The thread — This promise aligns with the restoration of all things in Acts 3:21, the removal of the curse in Revelation 22:3, and the expectation of a new heaven and new earth in 2 Peter 3:13.

Why it lands — The text states that creation will be liberated from decay and brought into the freedom of God’s children. The reader must accept that present subjection is temporary and that redemption encompasses the physical order, not merely human experience.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Revelation 22:3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.
Acts 3:21 Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Romans 8:19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.