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A Calculated Hope
Paul uses the word "reckon" to signify a deliberate calculation, not a casual guess. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin explain that after weighing present sufferings against future glory, Paul concluded they are utterly incomparable. The afflictions are temporary and light, while the glory is an eternal, overwhelming weight. As one scholar notes, it's like comparing a single drop to a boundless ocean.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 8:18
18th Century
Theologian
For I reckon. I think; I judge. This verse commences a new division of the subject, which is continued to Romans 8:25. Its design is to sh…
AT Robertson
On Romans 8:18
To us-ward (εις ημας). We shall be included in the radiance of the coming glory which will put in the shadow the present suffering…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
Revealed in us.—Upon us—i.e., reaching to us, and illumining and transfiguring us. The Coming of Christ is alway…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 8:18
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 8:18
Before passing to the final ministry of the Spirit (vv.26–27), Paul lingers over the concept of future glory in relation to present suffering. His …
John Calvin
On Romans 8:18
16th Century
Theologian
I indeed judge, etc. Although those who understand this as a kind of modification do not hold an entirely unsuitable view, I pref…
John Gill
On Romans 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
For I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time ,
&c.] By "this present time" may be meant, the then present …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 8:18–25
17th Century
Minister
The sufferings of the saints strike no deeper than the things of time, last no longer than the present time, are light afflictions, and only for a …