John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 8:19
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Ver. 19. For the earnest expectation ] Gr. "The intent expectation of the creature expecteth:" a Hebrew pleonasm, a and also a metaphor either from birds that thrust a long neck out of a cage, as labouring for liberty; or else from those that earnestly look and long for some special friends coming, as Sisera’s mother, who looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, "Why is his chariot... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 8:18
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Ver. 18. Are not worthy to be, &c. ] Heaven will pay for all; hold out therefore, faith and patience. When Saul had the kingdom, some despised him, but he held his peace, though a man afterwards froward enough. What is a drop of vinegar put into an ocean of wine? What is it for one to have a rainy day, who is going to take possession of a kingdom? ... read more