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Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses Roman believers who have just been identified as heirs and co-heirs with Christ, grounding his statement in the immediate context of suffering with Him and the creation’s waiting for the sons of God to be revealed.
The words — The opening verb λογίζομαι (logizomai) translates literally as "I reckon" or "I consider," and ἄξια (axia) is defined in the supplied evidence as "comparable," not "worthy."
The thread — The same calculation of present hardship against future glory runs through 2 Corinthians 4:17 and 1 Peter 4:13, where current affliction is measured against the coming revelation of divine glory.
Why it lands — The text states that present sufferings are not comparable to the glory to be revealed, asking the reader to evaluate current hardship against that future reality without adding emotional weight to the present.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
- 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
- Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
- 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
- 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 11:25 He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels