Romans 8:18 - The Message18-21 That’s why I don’t think there’s any comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times. 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 until both creation and all the creatures are ready and can be released at the same moment into the glorious times ahead. Meanwhile, the joyful anticipation deepens. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 [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! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible18 I believe that the present suffering is nothing compared to the coming glory that is going to be revealed to us. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version18 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. See the chapter |