Romans 8:17

Romans 8:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)And since we are his children, we are his heirs. 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.

Context of Romans 8:17

15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 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. 18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

Romans 8:17 word by word

εἰ δὲ τέκνα, καὶ κληρονόμοι· κληρονόμοι μὲν θεοῦ συγκληρονόμοι δὲ Χριστοῦ· εἴπερ συμπάσχομεν ἵνα καὶ συνδοξασθῶμεν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• childrenτέκνονteknon · childG5043
• thenκαίkai · andG2532
• heirsκληρονόμοςklēronomos · heirG2818
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• joint-heirsσυγκληρονόμοςsugklēronomos · co-heirG4789
• with ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• if so be thatεἴπερei per · if so/sinceG1512
• we suffer withσυμπάσχωsumpaschō · to suffer withG4841
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• we may beσυνδοξάζωsundoxazō · to glory withG4888

Cross-references for Romans 8:17

• Romans 8:3For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,
• Romans 5:9Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
• Luke 12:32“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
• Acts 26:18to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
• Galatians 3:29And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
• Galatians 4:7Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
• Ephesians 3:6that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,
• Hebrews 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
• Hebrews 6:17Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
• 1 Peter 1:4to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
• Matthew 25:21His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
• Luke 22:29And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,
• John 17:24“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
• 1 Corinthians 2:9But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
• 1 Corinthians 3:22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours.

Commentaries on Romans 8:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17And if children, then heirs - For the legitimate children can alone inherit the estate. This is not an estate to which they succeed in consequence of the death of a former possessor; it is like the promised land, given by God himself, and divided among the children of the family. Heirs of God - It is neither an earthly portion nor a heavenly portion; but God himself, who is to be their portion. It is not heaven they are to inherit; it is God, who is…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17And if children - If adopted into his family. Then heirs - That is, he will treat us as sons. An heir is one who succeeds to an estate. The meaning here is, that if we sustain the relation of sons to God, that we shall be treated as such, and admitted to share his favors. An adopted son comes in for a part of the inheritance, Philemon 2:8-9; Hebrews 2:9-10. The connection between Christ and Christians is often referred to in the New Testament. The fact…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-17Verses 10-17 If the Spirit be in us, Christ is in us. He dwells in the heart by faith. Grace in the soul is its new nature; the soul is alive to God, and has begun its holy happiness which shall endure for ever. The righteousness of Christ imputed, secures the soul, the better part, from death. From hence we see how much it is our duty to walk, not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. If any habitually live according to corrupt lustings, they will…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17Jesus is heir to all of God’s promises (Mark 12:1–12; Galatians 3:18–19; Hebrews 1:2). As those who belong to Jesus, we share with him in that glorious inheritance. However, just as it was for Jesus, our path to glory is also marked by suffering. We experience challenges while trying to live right in a world dominated by sin (2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 1:29; 3:10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. And if children, then heirs--"heirs also." heirs of God--of our Father's kingdom. and joint-heirs with Christ--as the "First-born among many brethren" (Ro 8:29), and as "Heir of all things" (He 1:2). if so be that we suffer--"provided we be suffering with Him." that we may be also glorified together--with Him. This necessity of conformity to Christ in suffering in order to participate in His glory, is taught alike by Christ Himself and by His apostles…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 8:17

• Adoption
• Afflictions and Adversities
• Fellowship
• Heir
• Holy Spirit
• Inheritance
• Persecution
• Religion
• Righteous
• Suffering

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• God
• Adoption
• Allow
• Bondage
• Carnal
• Enmity
• Fear
• Flesh
• Foreknow

Commentaries on Romans 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings