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. I. THE APOSTLE'S ESTIMATE. 1. Of this world. A scene of — (1) Vanity. (2) Bondage. (3) Suffering. 2. Of the world to come. (1) Glory. (2) Liberty. (3) Happiness. II. THE EFFECTS OF THIS ESTIMATE. 1. Hope. 2. Patience. 3. Earnest desire. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |