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Romans 8:17 Cross-References
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“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.”
Romans 8:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ (ei tekna, kai klēronomoi; klēronomoi men theou, sugklēronomoi de Christou)—The logic is inexorable: children means heirs. Klēronomoi refers to legal inheritance rights. Believers are theou klēronomoi (God's heirs), inheriting not created blessings merely but God Himself as infinite treasure (Psalm 16:5; 73:25-26). Sugklēronomoi de Christou ("joint-heirs with Christ") is staggering: we inherit with Christ, sharing His inheritance—glory, honor, kingdom (Revelation 3:21; 21:7).If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be ...
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Cross-References for Romans 8:17
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“but a son; and if a son”
“then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.”
“and fellow members of the body”
“I will give him these things. I will be his God”
“rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.”
“reserved in Heaven for you”
“that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“not only to believe in him”
“being justified by his grace”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”