How do present sufferings compare to the glory God will reveal in believers?
Present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory God will reveal in believers. Paul, who knew suffering, reckons these present-time afflictions unworthy of that future glory, which believers will share when they are glorified together with Christ. The coming glory far outweighs them.
Les explains that Paul, who himself suffered, contrasts the sufferings of this present time with the glory that shall be revealed in or to us. He says those present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with that future glory. Believers are joint heirs with Christ, and if they suffer with Him, they will also be glorified together. The creation eagerly waits for the manifestation of God's children, which will occur when they come into the glorious kingdom rule with Him. Les defines manifestation as being put in the spotlight, like a drop of pond water under a microscope revealing living things otherwise unseen.
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.
More Questions
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.
How do our present sufferings compare to the glory that will be revealed to us?
The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.