When was the book of Romans written relative to Paul's vision of glory?
Romans was probably written about 60 A.D., at least ten years after Paul received a glimpse of glory. The epistle was therefore composed long after that visionary experience, allowing Paul to write with full understanding, even though the Holy Spirit inspired it.
Les explains that Romans was probably written about 60 A.D., which is at least ten years after Paul had the experience of getting a glimpse of glory. He notes that this section is all written quite a while after the Romans came, so Paul could write with full understanding, even though it is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Les also points out that Paul had supernatural communications and visions to compensate for his trials and sufferings, and he could remind himself of what he had coming.
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 could Paul write Romans 8:18 with such full understanding?
Paul could write Romans 8:18 with full understanding because of his experience of glory, even though it was also inspired by the Holy Spirit.
How did Paul view his sufferings in comparison to the coming glory?
Even with all his sufferings and hardships, Paul said they are nothing compared with the glory that will be revealed to us.
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.