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Romans 8:17-19
New International Version
Romans 8:17-19
New International Version
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs(A)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings(B) in order that we may also share in his glory.(C)
Present Suffering and Future Glory
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.(D) 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God(E) to be revealed.
Romans 8:17-19
New American Standard Bible
Romans 8:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 and if children, (A)heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, (B)if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (C)are not worthy to be compared with the (D)glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the (E)eagerly awaiting creation waits for (F)the revealing of the (G)sons and daughters of God.
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Romans 8:17-19
Amplified Bible
Romans 8:17-19
Amplified Bible
17 And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.(A)
18 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! 19 For [even the whole] creation [all nature] waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed.
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Romans 8:17-19
King James Version
Romans 8:17-19
King James Version
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.
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Romans 8:17-19
Contemporary English Version
Romans 8:17-19
Contemporary English Version
17 His Spirit lets us know that together with Christ we will be given what God has promised. We will also share in the glory of Christ, because we have suffered with him.
A Wonderful Future for God's People
18 (A) I am sure what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us. 19 In fact, all creation is eagerly waiting for God to show who his children are.
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