Romans 8:17

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If we are his children, we are also God’s heirs. If we share in Christ’s suffering in order to share his glory, we are heirs together with him.

Cross References

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses, and follow me.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Luke 12:32

Don’t be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 24:26

Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

John 17:24

“Father, I want those you have given to me to be with me, to be where I am. I want them to see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the world was made.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”

Acts 20:32

“I am now entrusting you to God and to his message that tells how kind he is. That message can help you grow and can give you the inheritance that is shared by all of God’s holy people.

Acts 26:18

You will open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan’s control to God’s. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and a share among God’s people who are made holy by believing in me.’

Romans 5:17

It is certain that death ruled because of one person’s failure. It’s even more certain that those who receive God’s overflowing kindness and the gift of his approval will rule in life because of one person, Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:3

It is impossible to do what God’s standards demand because of the weakness our human nature has. But God sent his Son to have a human nature as sinners have and to pay for sin. That way God condemned sin in our corrupt nature.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as Scripture says: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him.”

2 Corinthians 1:5

Because Christ suffered so much for us, we can receive so much comfort from him.

2 Corinthians 1:7

We have confidence in you. We know that as you share our sufferings, you also share our comfort.

Galatians 3:29

If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants and heirs, as God promised.

Galatians 4:7

So you are no longer slaves but God’s children. Since you are God’s children, God has also made you heirs.

Ephesians 3:6

This mystery is the Good News that people who are not Jewish have the same inheritance as Jewish people do. They belong to the same body and share the same promise that God made in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:29

God has given you the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.

Philippians 3:10

that knows Christ. Faith knows the power that his coming back to life gives and what it means to share his suffering. In this way I’m becoming like him in his death,

Colossians 1:24

I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church.

Titus 3:7

As a result, God in his kindness  has given us his approval and we have become heirs who have the confidence that we have everlasting life.

Hebrews 1:14

What are all the angels? They are spirits sent to serve those who are going to receive salvation.

Hebrews 1:2

In these last days he has spoken to us through his Son. God made his Son responsible for everything. His Son is the one through whom God made the universe.

Hebrews 6:17

God wouldn’t change his plan. He wanted to make this perfectly clear to those who would receive his promise, so he took an oath.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Didn’t God choose poor people in the world to become rich in faith and to receive the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 1:4

We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can’t be destroyed or corrupted and can’t fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

Revelation 21:7

Everyone who wins the victory will inherit these things. I will be their God, and they will be my children.

Revelation 3:21

I will allow everyone who wins the victory to sit with me on my throne, as I have won the victory and have sat down with my Father on his throne.