This verse links together two things that we probably would not put together: sufferings and glory -- hurts and hallelujahs. They belong together.

Because of God's grace both the creation and Christ Jesus suffered. If man did not sin, then both the creation and Christ would not have suffered at all. But ...

Paul's perspective is that our present sufferings are not even worth holding up in comparison with the glories that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18-28 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager ...

Romans 8:18-28: Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.

21 июн. 2023 г. · Suffering exists because of original sin. Sometimes we suffer because of our own sin. Sometimes we suffer because of someone else's sin.

The created world itself can hardly wait for what's coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back. God reins it in.

13 нояб. 2023 г. · After all, Paul tells us that “for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose,” ...

12 июл. 2013 г. · Expository study of Romans: To persevere in present sufferings with hope, keep your eyes on the future glory that God has promised us.

David Guzik commentary on Romans 8, in which Paul addresses how the life in the Spirit contrasts with the life in the flesh.