Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 8:22

22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth, and travaileth in pain together until now .

If here again the Heavens and the Earth, with what is therein be understood, then the Apostle farther enlargeth upon their present State and Condition; before they waited and expected deliverance, now they groan and travail in pain. They also are metaphorical Expressions; one is taken for a Man, who hath upon him a heavy burthen, another from a Woman that is near her delivery, and this they do until now, i. e. From the Fall of Adam to this present day. They that understand the words of the Gentile World, thus interpret them. We the Apostles and Ministers of Jesus Christ, do find by experience, that the Gentiles are very forward to receive the Gospel, when they hear it, whilst the Iewes generally reject it. The Gentile World is as it were in pangs of travail, ever since Christs time till now, ready to bring forth Sons and Daughters to God.

Marginal references: Or, every creature.; Or, in pains of Child birth.