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Romans 8:18-25 ASV . . .For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward. (19) For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God. (20) For the creation was subjected to vanity [and/or futility], not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope (21) that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) (22) For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. (23) And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our [perfect] body. (Job 33:13-30) (24) For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth? (25) But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Romans 8:18-25 GW . . .I consider our present sufferings insignificant compared to the glory that will soon be revealed to us. (19) All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are. (20) Creation was subjected to frustration but not by its own choice. The one who subjected it to frustration did so in the hope (21) that it would also be set free from slavery to decay in order to share the glorious freedom that the children of God will have. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) (22) We know that all creation has been groaning with the pains of childbirth up to the present time. (23) However, not only creation groans. We, who have the Spirit as the first of God's gifts, also groan inwardly. We groan as we eagerly wait for our adoption, the freeing of our bodies from sin. (Job 33:13-30) (24) We were saved with this hope in mind. If we hope for something we already see, it's not really hope. Who hopes for what can be seen? (25) But if we hope for what we don't see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Romans 8:18-25 CEV . . .I am sure that what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us. (19) In fact, all creation is eagerly waiting for God to show who his children are. (20) Meanwhile, creation is confused, but not because it wants to be confused. God made it this way in the hope (21) that creation would be set free from decay and would share in the glorious freedom of his children. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) (22) We know that all creation is still groaning and is in pain, like a woman about to give birth. (23) The Spirit makes us sure about what we will be in the future. But now we groan silently, while we wait for God to show that we are his children. This means that our bodies will also be set free [made perfect]. (Job 33:13-30) (24) And this hope is what saves us. But if we already have what we hope for, there is no need to keep on hoping. (25) However, we hope for something we have not yet seen, and we patiently wait for it.
Romans 8:18-25 LITV . . .For I calculate that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to compare to the coming glory to be revealed in us. (19) For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God. (20) For the creation was not willingly subjected to vanity, but through Him subjecting it, on hope; (21) that also the creation will be freed from the slavery of corruption to the freedom of the glory of the children of God. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) (22) For we know that all the creation groans together and travails together until now. (23) And not only so, but also we ourselves having the firstfruit of the Spirit, also we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly expecting adoption, the redemption [making perfect] of our body; (Job 33:13-30) (24) for we were saved by hope, but hope being seen is not hope; for what anyone sees, why does he also hope? (25) But if we hope for what we do not see, through patience we wait eagerly.
Romans 8:18-25 BBE . . .I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future. (19) For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God. (20) For every living thing was put under the power of change, not by its desire, but by him who made it so, in hope (21) That all living things will be made free from the power of death and will have a part with the free children of God in glory. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) (22) For we are conscious that all living things are weeping and sorrowing in pain together till now. (23) And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies. (Job 33:13-30) (24) For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees? (25) But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.
Romans 8:18-25 NWT . . .Consequently I reckon that the sufferings of the present season do not amount to anything in comparison with the glory that is going to be revealed in us. 19 For the eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will but through him that subjected it, on the basis of hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God. (Gal 3:26-29 of 19-29) 22 For we know that all creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now. 23 Not only that, but we ourselves also who have the firstfruits, namely, the spirit, yes, we ourselves groan within ourselves, while we are earnestly waiting for adoption as sons, the release from our bodies by ransom.
[This idea of being separated or released from the flesh is a mistake or deception by the translators of the New World Translation; likely to support their doctrine of faith in a special "little flock" among Christians: (Mat 23:1-15) No other translation I am aware of conveys this thought of being released from the flesh or body. The original text seems to have conveyed the idea of a restoring and/or perfecting of our body! We will be made perfect like Adam and Ever were perfect, only each one tested to perfection as faithful. (Job 33:13-30)]
24 For we were saved in [this] hope; but hope that is seen is not hope, for when a man sees a thing, does he hope for it? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we keep on waiting for it with endurance.
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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:
ALT - Analytical Literal Translation
ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).
BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English
Bishops - 1568 Bishop's Bible
Calvin - 1856 by Calvin Translation Society
CEV - Contemporary English Version
Coverdale - 1535 Miles Coverdale Bible
Darby - 1889 Darby Bible
DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible
ESV - English Standard Version
GNB - Good News Bible
GW - God's Word Bible
ISV - International Standard Version
KJV - 1769 King James Version
KJV-1611 - Old King James Version from 1611
LitNT - Literal New Testament
LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible
MKJV - 1962 Modern King James Version
Murdock - 1851 James Murdock New Testament
MWT - Modern World Translation
NWT - New World Translation
RV - Revised Version
Webster - 1833 Webster Bible
WTNT - 1525-26 William Tyndale New Testament
Wycliffe - 1394 Wycliffe Bible
YLT - 1862/1898 Young's Literal Translation
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