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In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. <a href="/esv/romans/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and if children, also heirs: heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs of Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/kjv/romans/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/8.htm">New King James Version</a> and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/nasb_/romans/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/nasb/romans/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/nasb77/romans/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/lsb/romans/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and if children, also heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/amp/romans/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory. <a href="/csb/romans/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and if children, also heirs —heirs of God and coheirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/hcsb/romans/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and if children, also heirs—heirs of God and coheirs with Christ—seeing that we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/asv/romans/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 with him. <a href="/cev/romans/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> His Spirit lets us know that together with Christ we will be given what God has promised. We will also share in the glory of Christ, because we have suffered with him. <a href="/erv/romans/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 with him. <a href="/gwt/romans/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If we are his children, we are also God's heirs. If we share in Christ's suffering in order to share his glory, we are heirs together with him. <a href="/gnt/romans/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Since we are his children, we will possess the blessings he keeps for his people, and we will also possess with Christ what God has kept for him; for if we share Christ's suffering, we will also share his glory. <a href="/isv/romans/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now if we are children, we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with the Messiah —if, in fact, we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. <a href="/net/romans/8.htm">NET Bible</a> And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)--if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/nheb/romans/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and if children, then heirs; heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/wbt/romans/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if we suffer with him, that we may be glorified together. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also be sharers in His glory.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/romans/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/web/romans/8.htm">World English Bible</a> and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if children, also heirs, heirs, indeed, of God, and heirs together of Christ—if, indeed, we suffer together, that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and if children, also heirs: heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs of Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/ylt/romans/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if children, also heirs, heirs, indeed, of God, and heirs together of Christ -- if, indeed, we suffer together, that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/slt/romans/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if children, also heirs; truly heirs of God, and coheirs of Christ; if indeed we suffer together, that we may be also glorified together.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God, and joint heirs with Christ: yet so, if we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him. <a href="/cpdv/romans/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if we are sons, then we are also heirs: certainly heirs of God, but also co-heirs with Christ, yet in such a way that, if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him. <a href="/nabre/romans/8.htm">New American Bible</a> and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Jesus Christ; so that if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And if sons, then also heirs; heirs of God and co-heirs with Yeshua The Messiah, for if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together. <a href="/haweis/romans/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we may also together with him be glorified. <a href="/mace/romans/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also be sharers in His glory. <a href="/worrell/romans/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, if children, heirs also; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him. <a href="/worsley/romans/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and co-heirs with Christ: if so be we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him. <a href="/parallel/romans/8-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1948" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Heirs with Christ</a> …16The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: tekna (N-NNP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">we are children,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">then we are</a> <a href="/greek/2818.htm" title="2818: klēronomoi (N-NMP) -- From kleros and the base of nomos (reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, i.e. Inheritor; by implication, a possessor.">heirs:</a> <a href="/greek/2818.htm" title="2818: klēronomoi (N-NMP) -- From kleros and the base of nomos (reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, i.e. Inheritor; by implication, a possessor.">heirs</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/4789.htm" title="4789: synklēronomoi (Adj-NMP) -- A joint heir, participant. From sun and kleronomos; a co-heir, i.e. participant in common.">co-heirs</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">with Christ—</a> <a href="/greek/1512.htm" title="1512: eiper (Conj) -- If indeed, if so. From ei and per; if perhaps.">if indeed</a> <a href="/greek/4841.htm" title="4841: sympaschomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To suffer together with, sympathize. From sun and pascho; to experience pain jointly or of the same kind.">we suffer with Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4888.htm" title="4888: syndoxasthōmen (V-ASP-1P) -- To glorify together with. From sun and doxazo; to exalt to dignity in company with.">we may also be glorified with Him.</a> 18I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/4-7.htm">Galatians 4:7</a> So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a> and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a> The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1-2</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10-11</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, / and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12</a> giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">1 Corinthians 3:21-23</a> Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, / whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, / and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">2 Corinthians 1:5</a> For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. <a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29-30</a> And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me, / so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.if children.<a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3,29,30</a> For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: … <a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9,10,17</a> Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him… <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.heirs of.<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.<a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29,30</a> And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; … <a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24</a> Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.if so be.<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26</a> Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?<a href="/john/12-25.htm">John 12:25,26</a> He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Heirs</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/romans/8-10.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-8.htm">Joint</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Joint-Heirs</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/romans/7-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Share</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Sharers</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Heirs</a> <a href="/galatians/3-18.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">Joint</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Joint-Heirs</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Share</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">Sharers</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 8</div>1. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.</a> 5. <a href="/romans/8-5.htm">What harm comes of the flesh;</a> 13. <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">and what good of the Spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,</a> 29. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">was beforehand decreed from God.</a> 38. <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Nothing can sever us from his love.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Roman context, adoption was a legal practice that granted the adopted child full rights as a legitimate heir. This mirrors the spiritual adoption believers experience, becoming children of God (<a href="/galatians/4-5.htm">Galatians 4:5-7</a>). The concept of being heirs ties back to the promises made to Abraham, indicating that believers inherit the blessings promised to God's people (<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>).heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ— As heirs of God, believers are promised an inheritance that is imperishable and eternal (<a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a>). Being co-heirs with Christ signifies sharing in the privileges and responsibilities of Christ's kingdom. This reflects the unity with Christ, as believers are called to partake in His sufferings and glory (<a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10-11</a>). The inheritance includes eternal life and the fullness of salvation (<a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11-14</a>).if indeed we suffer with Him, Suffering with Christ is a recurring theme in the New Testament, highlighting the cost of discipleship (<a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a>). This suffering is not merely physical but includes enduring persecution and trials for the sake of the Gospel (<a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a>). It reflects the believer's identification with Christ's own sufferings and is seen as a pathway to spiritual maturity and deeper fellowship with Him (<a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13</a>).so that we may also be glorified with Him. The promise of glorification is the culmination of the believer's journey, where they will be transformed to share in Christ's glory (<a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>). This future glory is a central hope of the Christian faith, providing assurance and motivation to endure present trials (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a>). It fulfills the prophetic vision of believers reigning with Christ in His eternal kingdom (<a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate Father and source of inheritance for believers, emphasizing the familial relationship between God and His children. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, with whom believers are co-heirs, highlighting the shared inheritance and suffering. 5. <a href="/topical/s/suffering_and_glorification.htm">Suffering and Glorification</a> The process through which believers are refined and ultimately share in Christ's glory, a central theme in the Christian journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_identity_in_christ.htm">Understanding Our Identity in Christ</a> As children of God, believers are not only part of God's family but also heirs to His promises. This identity should shape how we view ourselves and our purpose in life. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_in_the_christian_life.htm">The Role of Suffering in the Christian Life</a> Suffering is not meaningless; it is a pathway to glorification with Christ. Embrace suffering as a means of spiritual growth and deeper fellowship with Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_inheritance.htm">The Assurance of Inheritance</a> Our inheritance is secure in Christ. This assurance should give us hope and confidence in our daily walk, knowing that our future is guaranteed. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_co-heirs_with_christ.htm">Living as Co-Heirs with Christ</a> Being co-heirs with Christ calls us to live in a way that reflects His character and mission. We are to be active participants in God's kingdom work. <a href="/topical/t/the_hope_of_glorification.htm">The Hope of Glorification</a> The promise of future glorification should motivate us to persevere through trials, keeping our eyes fixed on the eternal reward.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 8</a> <a href="/q/what_does_co-heirs_with_christ_mean.htm">What does being co-heirs with Christ entail?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_being_in_god's_family_mean.htm">What does being in God's family mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_exaltation_mean_in_mormonism.htm">What does exaltation mean in Mormonism?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_shechaniah_in_the_bible.htm">Does the Spirit testify with our spirit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) One characteristic of the son is that he is his father's heir. So it is with the Christian. He, too, has an inheritance--an inheritance of glory which he will share with Christ. But he must not be surprised if, before sharing the glory, he also shares the sufferings.Suffer with him.--All who suffer for the sake of the gospel are regarded as suffering with Christ. They "drink of the cup" that He drank of (<a href="/context/matthew/20-22.htm" title="But Jesus answered and said, You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say to him, We are able.">Matthew 20:22-23</a>). (Comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm" title="For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ.">2Corinthians 1:5</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm" title="That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death;">Philippians 3:10</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm" title=" Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:">Colossians 1:24</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/romans/8-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [we are] children, τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [we are] heirs: κληρονόμοι (klēronomoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2818.htm">Strong's 2818: </a> From kleros and the base of nomos (reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, i.e. Inheritor; by implication, a possessor. heirs κληρονόμοι (klēronomoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2818.htm">Strong's 2818: </a> From kleros and the base of nomos (reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, i.e. Inheritor; by implication, a possessor. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. co-heirs συνκληρονόμοι (synklēronomoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4789.htm">Strong's 4789: </a> A joint heir, participant. From sun and kleronomos; a co-heir, i.e. participant in common. with Christ— Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. if indeed εἴπερ (eiper) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1512.htm">Strong's 1512: </a> If indeed, if so. From ei and per; if perhaps. we suffer with [Him], συμπάσχομεν (sympaschomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4841.htm">Strong's 4841: </a> To suffer together with, sympathize. From sun and pascho; to experience pain jointly or of the same kind. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we may also be glorified with [Him]. συνδοξασθῶμεν (syndoxasthōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4888.htm">Strong's 4888: </a> To glorify together with. From sun and doxazo; to exalt to dignity in company with. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">NT Letters: Romans 8:17 And if children then heirs (Rom. 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