For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Verse 18. For I reckon. I think; I judge. This verse commences a new division of the subject, which is continued to . Its design is to show the power of the gospel in sustaining the soul in trials: a very important and material part of the scheme.
All believers are heirs of God Himself and joint-heirs with Christ, not by their own merit, but purely by His act. Though now they are heirs still under age, educated and prepared, they possess in reversion what the world counts as nothing. How comfortable for the poor saint: his poverty matters little when he inherits God Himself and all things with Christ.
AI summary
Commenting on Romans 8:17-25
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--that is, "True, we must suffer with Christ, if we would partake of His glory; but what of that? For if such sufferings are set over against the coming glory, they sink into insignificance."