Romans 8:18
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.
a. NLT: Yet what we suffer now is
nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.
b. NIV: I consider that our
present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed
in us.
c. YLT: 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;
d. Amplified Bible Classic: [But what of that?] For I consider that the
sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being
compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in
us and for us and conferred on us!
e. Worrell Translation: 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.
1. “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time…”
a. for [1063 * gar] [Strong: a
primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation
or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but,
even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.]
b. I reckon [3049 * logizomai]
[Strong: middle voice from 3056; to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively):--conclude, (ac-)count (of), + despise, esteem, impute, lay,
number, reason, reckon, suppose, think (on).]
c. that [3754 * hoti] [Strong: neuter
of 3748 as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative,
because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how
(that), (in) that, though, why.]
d. the sufferings [3804 * pathema]
[Strong: from a presumed derivative of 3806; something undergone, i.e. hardship
or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence:-- affection, affliction,
motion, suffering.]
1). Mark Bowling: “Later in Romans
8, the Scriptures talk of our sufferings. Sufferings and glory are emphasized
in the entire book of 1 Peter. But the suffering needs to be defined. We will
suffer the temptations of the flesh, obeying God when we don't feel like it.
And we will suffer persecution because of our faith in Christ (ranging from
being made fun of, lied about, fired, to martyred). But we are not to suffer
from things we are redeemed from - spiritual death, sickness and disease, poverty
and lack, and deadly accidents. All Bible interpretation that does not spring
out of a knowledge of redemption will be inaccurate.”
e. of this present [3568 * nun]
[Strong: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of
date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time).]
f. time [2540 * kairos] [Strong: of
uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:--X always,
opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while.]
1). The sufferings he is referring
is our cooperating with the Spirit of God in bringing our bodies in subjection
to God and resisting the flesh.
a). Romans 8:13 For if ye live
after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the
deeds of the body, ye shall live.
b). 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Know ye
not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run,
that ye may obtain.
9:25 And every man that striveth
for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible
crown; but we an incorruptible.
9:26 I therefore so run, not as
uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
9:27 But I keep under my body, and
bring it into
subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself
should be a castaway.
c). Colossians 3:5-7 Mortify
therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness,
inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
3:6 For which things' sake the
wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
3:7 In the which ye also walked
some time, when ye lived in them.
d). 1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be
vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking
whom he may devour:
5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the
faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that
are in the world.
5:10 But the God of all grace, who
hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have
suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
2. “…are not worthy to be compared with the glory which
shall be revealed in us.”
a. are not [3756 * ou, also
(before a vowel) ouk, and (before an aspirate) ouch] [Strong: a
primary word; the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not:--+ long,
nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special,
un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but.]
b. worthy [514 * axios] [Strong: probably
from 71; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward,
meet, (un-)worthy.]
c. to be compared with [4314 *
pros] [Strong: a strengthened form of 4253; a preposition of direction; forward
to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with
the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative
case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the
relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to ,
against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy
house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end
that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it
denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession
to, or nearness at.]
d. the glory [1391 * doxa]
[Strong: from the base of 1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious),
honour, praise, worship.]
e. which shall [3195 * mello]
[Strong: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation); to
intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things,
especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability,
possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is,
things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the
point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after,
afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.]
f. be revealed [601 * apokalupto]
[Strong: from 575 and 2572; to take off the cover, i.e. disclose:--reveal.]
g. in [1519 * eis] [Strong: a
primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of
place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial
phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by,
concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, +
forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one
mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that,
therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to),
...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general
import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or
figuratively).]
h. us [2248 * hemas] [Strong: accusative
case plural of 1473; us:--our, us, we.]
1). Part of the glory he is referring
to is a glorified body.
a). Philippians 3:20, 21 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence
also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
3:21 Who shall change our vile
body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the
working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
b). 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Behold,
I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
15:52 In a moment, in the
twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the
dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
15:53 For this corruptible must
put on incorruption, and this mortal must put
on immortality.
c). 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we
the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that,
when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
2). The receiving of a glorified
body is only the beginning, it will take ages to for the LORD to show us the
riches of his grace in redemption.
a). Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages
to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward
us through Christ Jesus.
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