Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

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New International Version
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

New Living Translation
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.

English Standard Version
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

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

Berean Literal Bible
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not comparable to the coming glory to be revealed to us.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

New American Standard Bible
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

NASB 1995
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

NASB 1977
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Legacy Standard Bible
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Amplified Bible
For I consider [from the standpoint of faith] that the sufferings of the present life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us!

Christian Standard Bible
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to 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.

Contemporary English Version
I am sure what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us.

English Revised 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I consider our present sufferings insignificant compared to the glory that will soon be revealed to us.

Good News Translation
I consider that what we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.

International Standard Version
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us.

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

NET Bible
For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.

New Heart 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 to us.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
Why, what we now suffer I count as nothing in comparison with the glory which is soon to be manifested 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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
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;

Berean Literal Bible
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not comparable to 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;

Smith's Literal Translation
For I reckon that the sufferings of the time now not worthy of the glory about to be revealed in us.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For I reckon that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed in us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For I consider that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with that future glory which shall be revealed in us.

New American Bible
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.

New Revised Standard Version
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For I give counsel that the sufferings of this time are not comparable to the glory which is going to be revealed in us.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
For I consider the sufferings of the present time not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed for us.

Godbey New Testament
For I reckon that the sufferings of these present times are not worthy to be compared to the glory which is about to be revealed in us.

Haweis New Testament
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed against the future glory that shall be revealed to us.

Mace New Testament
for I consider, that the sufferings of this present life are infinitely over-ballanc'd by that glory which shall hereafter be discovered to us.

Weymouth New Testament
Why, what we now suffer I count as nothing in comparison with the glory which is soon to be manifested in us.

Worrell New Testament
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are of no account in comparison with the glory about to be revealed for us.

Worsley New Testament
And I account the sufferings of this present time not worthy to be set against the glory that shall be revealed to us.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Future Glory
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. 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.…

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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.

2 Corinthians 4:18
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.

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Philippians 3:20-21
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

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.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Revelation 22:3-5
No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him. / They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. / There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Isaiah 65:17
For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

Isaiah 66:22
“For just as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, will endure before Me,” declares the LORD, “so your descendants and your name will endure.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

I reckon.

Matthew 5:11,12
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake…

Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 4:17,18
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; …

the glory.

Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-12
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, …

2 Thessalonians 2:14
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Romans 8

1. Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.
5. What harm comes of the flesh;
13. and what good of the Spirit.
19. The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,
29. was beforehand decreed from God.
38. Nothing can sever us from his love.

Berean Study Bible

I consider
The Greek word used here is "logizomai," which means to reckon, calculate, or deliberate. Paul is engaging in a thoughtful, reasoned reflection. This is not a casual observation but a deeply considered conclusion. In the context of the early church, believers faced persecution and hardship. Paul’s use of "consider" invites believers to engage in a similar process of thoughtful reflection, weighing their current experiences against the promises of God.

our present sufferings
The term "sufferings" comes from the Greek "pathēmata," which refers to enduring pain or distress. In the historical context of the early Christians, this included persecution, social ostracism, and physical hardships. Paul acknowledges these sufferings as a present reality, yet he frames them as temporary and part of the current age, which is marred by sin and brokenness. This acknowledgment serves to validate the struggles of believers while pointing them towards a greater hope.

are not comparable
The Greek word "axios" is used here, meaning worthy or deserving. Paul is making a value judgment, stating that the sufferings of this present time do not hold the same weight or value as the future glory. This comparison is meant to shift the focus from the temporal to the eternal, encouraging believers to adopt a heavenly perspective. Historically, this would have been a radical encouragement to a community facing daily trials.

to the glory
"Glory" in Greek is "doxa," which signifies honor, splendor, or divine radiance. In the biblical context, glory often refers to the manifest presence of God. Paul is pointing to a future state where believers will share in the divine glory, a promise that far outweighs any earthly suffering. This glory is not just an external reality but something that will be revealed in and through believers, transforming them into the likeness of Christ.

that will be revealed
The Greek word "apokalyptō" means to uncover or unveil. This suggests that the glory is already present but hidden, waiting to be disclosed. The use of this term implies a future event, a divine revelation that will make the current sufferings seem insignificant. This unveiling is part of the eschatological hope that characterizes much of Paul’s writing, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.

in us
The phrase "in us" indicates that this glory is not just an external reality but an internal transformation. The preposition "en" in Greek suggests an indwelling presence, emphasizing the intimate and personal nature of this future glory. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God dwelling with His people, culminating in the new creation where believers are fully conformed to the image of Christ. Historically, this would have been a profound encouragement to early Christians, affirming their identity and future hope in Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(18-25) The mention of "suffering" and of "glory" recalls the Apostle to a sense of his own position--what he had to go through, and what was the hope that he had to animate and encourage him. A vivid impression of the stormy life of the Apostle at this period is given by Acts 19:23-41; 2Corinthians 6:4-5; 2Corinthians 11:23-28. But he counted it as nothing (Philippians 3:8) as compared with his triumphant out-look into the future. Here, then, there follows a statement of the nature of the Christian's hope viewed, not only as it affects the individual, but also in its cosmical aspect.

(18) Revealed in us.--Upon us--i.e., reaching to us, and illumining and transfiguring us. The Coming of Christ is always thus conceived of as a visible manifestation of glory in those who take part in it.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 18, 19. - 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. (So, as in the Revised Version, or upon us, as Tyndale and Cranmer, rather than in us, as in the Authorized Version. The expression is εἰς ἡμᾶς, and the idea is of Christ appearing in glory, and shedding his glory on us, cf. 1 John 3:2.) For the earnest expectation of the creature (or, creation) waiteth for the revelation of the sons of God. "Revelatur gloria: et tum revelantur etiam filii Dei" (Bengel). God's sons will be revealed as being such, and glorified (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:5; also 1 John 3:2). Ἠ κτίσις, in this verse and afterwards, has been variously understood. The word properly means actus creationis, and is so used in ch. 1:20; but usually in the New Testament denotes what has been created, as, in English, creation. Sometimes, where the context limits its application, it denotes mankind, as Mark 16:15 and Colossians 1:23; or it may be used for an individual creature (cf. Romans 8:39; Hebrews 4:13). Where there is nothing to limit its meaning, it must be understood of the whole visible creation, at any rate in the world of man. Thus in Mark 10:6; Mark 13:19; 2 Peter 3:4. And so here, except so far as the context limits it; for see especially πᾶση ἡ κτίσις in ver. 22. It is, indeed, apparently so limited to the part of creation of which we have cognizance at present; for see οἴδαμεν in ver. 22, which denotes a known fact. But is there any further limitation, as many commentators contend? Putting aside as untenable, in view of the whole context (see especially ver. 23), the view of those who understand the new spiritual creation of the regenerate to be meant, we may remark as follows:

(1) That ἡ κτίσις includes certainly all mankind, not excepting the regenerate. Καὶ ἡμεῖς αὐτοὶ in ver. 23 means that "we who have the firstfruits of the Spirit" are included, not that we are a class apart.

(2) The whole animal creation is included too. So general a term as πᾶσα ἡ κτίσις could not surely have been used if man only had been meant. And it is obviously true that the whole sentient creation, as well as man, has a share now in the general suffering. To the objection that the irrational creatures cannot be conceived as sharing in the "hope" and "earnest expectation" spoken of, it may be replied that, so far as it seems to be implied that they do, it may only be that the apostle, by a fine prosopopeia, conceives them as feeling even as the human mind feels concerning them. But, further, conscious hope and expectation does not seem, if the language of the passage be examined, to be distinctly attributed to them. All that is of necessity implied is that they share in the groaning from which we crave deliverance.

(3) Inanimate nature too may be included in the idea, it also seeming to share in the present mystery of evil, and falling short of our ideal of a terrestrial paradise. Tholuck appositely quotes Philo as saying that all nature ἀσθένειαν ἐνδέχεται καὶ κάμνει. It may be that St. Paul had in his mind what is said in Genesis of the cursing of the ground for man's sake, and of the thorns and thistles; and also the pictures found in the prophets of a renovated earth, in which the desert should rejoice and blossom as the rose. Calvin comments on the whole passage thus: "Omissa expesitionum varietate, hunc locum accipio, nullum esse elementum, nullamque mundi pattern, quae non, veluti praesontis miseriae agnitione tacta, in spem resurrectionis intenta sit." Again, "Spem creaturis quae sensu carent ideo tribuit, ut fideles oculos aperiant ad conspectum invisibilis vitae, quamvis adhuc sub deformi habitu lateat."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

I consider
Λογίζομαι (Logizomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3049: To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[our]
τὰ (ta)
Article - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

present
νῦν (nyn)
Adverb
Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.

sufferings
παθήματα (pathēmata)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3804: From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence.

[are] not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

comparable
ἄξια (axia)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 514: Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

glory
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

that will be
μέλλουσαν (mellousan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

revealed
ἀποκαλυφθῆναι (apokalyphthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

us.
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

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