Romans 8:17 · KJV
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with {him}, that we may be also glorified together.”
— Romans 8:17
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
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.
Romans 8 — Context
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with {him}, that we may be also glorified together.
18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time {are} not worthy {to be compared} with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Cross References
Galatians 4:7
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 3:29
And if ye {be} Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Ephesians 3:6
That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Revelation 21:7
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. {all things: or, these things}
1 Peter 1:4
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {for you: or, for us}
2 Timothy 2:10-14
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;