Verse 21

that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Pet 3:13 : 13 But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which dwells righteousness.
  • Acts 3:21 : 21 whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.
  • Rev 22:3-5 : 3 There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.
  • Rom 8:19 : 19 For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
  • Rev 21:1 : 1 I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more.