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.
Cross-references
Romans 8:30 culminates in glorification—directly connected to the glory to be revealed in the same chapter’s argument.
Romans 2:7 ties patient well‑doing to seeking glory and eternal life—same link between endurance and future glory.
Romans 5:2 rejoices in hope of the glory of God—the same future glory that makes present sufferings incomparable.
2 Corinthians 4:17 explicitly echoes this: light momentary affliction produces eternal weight of glory — a near identical teaching.
Hebrews 11:26 shows Moses considering reproach for Christ greater than Egypt's treasures, looking to the reward—directly mirroring Romans 8:18's logic.
1 Peter 1:7 ties tested faith to praise and glory at Christ's revelation, precisely the future glory Romans 8:18 contrasts with present suffering.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-12 describes relief for the afflicted when Jesus is revealed in glory, directly connecting present suffering to future glory.
1 Peter 4:13 links rejoicing in Christ's sufferings to gladness at his glory's revelation, exactly paralleling Romans 8:18's comparison.
In 1 Peter 5:1, Peter speaks of partaking in the glory to be revealed, directly echoing the same future glory that outweighs present suffering.
2 Corinthians 4:18 focuses on the unseen eternal over seen temporary — the reason suffering is light compared to the coming glory.
Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on the persecuted — the very present suffering that Paul says is outweighed by future glory.
Matthew 5:12 commands rejoicing in persecution because of great heavenly reward — directly matching Paul's comparison of suffering to glory.
Philippians 3:8 counts all loss as nothing for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ — the same valuation of suffering against surpassing glory.
In 2 Corinthians 4:10, suffering is carrying Jesus' death, leading to life's manifestation — mirroring present suffering's contrast with future glory.
2 Corinthians 1:7 links sharing in sufferings to sharing in comfort—same pattern of present affliction leading to future glory.
1 John 3:2 describes our future state not yet revealed—parallel to the 'glory to be revealed'—though without the suffering contrast.
1 Peter 1:13 urges setting hope on grace at Christ's revelation, the same future glory that puts present trials in perspective.
Hebrews 11:35 describes martyrs refusing release for a better resurrection, embodying the willingness to suffer for future glory.
In Hebrews 11:25, Moses chooses mistreatment over fleeting sin, exemplifying the same valuation of suffering for God's greater reward.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 states believers are called to share in Christ's glory, which is the goal behind enduring present sufferings.
Colossians 3:4 promises appearing with Christ in glory, the future hope that makes present sufferings worth enduring.
Colossians 1:27 reveals Christ in you as the hope of glory — the future glory that makes present sufferings bearable, echoing the same contrast.
1 Corinthians 13:12 contrasts now (dimly) with then (face to face)—parallel to the now/then contrast of suffering versus glory.
1 Peter 1:6 speaks of rejoicing despite brief trials, consistent with the perspective that present suffering is outweighed by future joy.