Are the sufferings of this present time comparable to the glory that will be revealed in believers?
No. Paul reckons that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in, or to, believers. The coming glory is future and will be revealed when God's children are manifested and reign with Him in His glorious kingdom.
Les explains that Romans 8 follows the believer's joint-heir position: if we suffer with Him, we may also be glorified together. Paul, who knew suffering, reckons the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the future glory to be revealed in or to us. Les connects this glory with the earnest expectation of the creation waiting for the manifestation of the sons or children of God, which occurs when they come into the glorious kingdom rule with Him. He defines being manifested in Scripture as being put in the spotlight, illustrated by a microscope revealing living things in a drop of pond water.
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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How did Paul compare present sufferings with future glory?
Paul considered the sufferings of this present time nothing compared to the glory that shall be revealed.