Romans 8:17

17 and if children, then 1heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, 2provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

Romans 8:17 In-Context

15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"
16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
17 and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Galatians 3:29; Galatians 4:7; Titus 3:7
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Timothy 2:12; See Acts 14:22
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