Romans 8:18
For I reckon, that the sufferings of the present time, are not comparable with the glory which is to be developed in us.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
19For the whole creation is hoping and waiting for the development of the sons of God.
Cross References
Acts 20:24But my life is accounted by me as nothing, so that I may but finish my course, and the ministration which I have received from our Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
Colossians 3:4And when the Messiah, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also be manifested with him in glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:14For unto these it was, that God called you by our preaching; that ye might be the glory to our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
Hebrews 11:35and restored to women their children, by a resurrection from the dead. And some died under tortures, and did not hope to escape, that there might be for them a better resurrection;
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds. and be awake perfectly, and wait for the joy, which will come to you at the revelation of our Lord Jesus the Messiah,
1 Peter 5:1And I, an Elder, your associate, and a witness of the sufferings of the Messiah, and a participator in his glory which is to be revealed, entreat the Elders who are among you:
Matthew Henry on Romans 8:18-26
The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 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. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath… Read the whole commentary →