Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory…”

Romans 8:18

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I count that the afflictions of this present time are not worthy of the glory, which shalbe shewed vnto vs.

Darby Translation

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy [to be compared] with the coming glory to be revealed to us.

Young's Literal Translation

For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory about to be revealed in us;

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“I reckon”

Acts 20:24 Hebrews 11:35 Matthew 5:11 Matthew 5:12 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:18

Acts 20:24 · BSB

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.

Hebrews 11:35 · BSB

Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

Matthew 5:11 · BSB

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Matthew 5:12 · BSB

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

2 Corinthians 4:18 · BSB

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

“the glory”

1 Peter 4:13 Colossians 3:4 1 John 3:2 1 Peter 1:13 2 Thessalonians 1:7–12 2 Thessalonians 2:14

1 Peter 4:13 · BSB

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

Colossians 3:4 · BSB

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

1 John 3:2 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.

2 Thessalonians 1:7–12 · BSB

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

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Also

1 Peter 1:5–7

1 Peter 1:5–7 · BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

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