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NASB | Romans 8:17 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:17 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. [John 17:24; Gal 3:29; 4:7; Eph 1:3, 11; 3:6; Heb 6:12] |
Bible Question:
The Niv says The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 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. -- Romans 8:16-17 Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. All rights reserved throughout the world. Used by permission of International Bible Society. ....... does the 2nd "if" refer to heirs or His glory? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Robaston... Welcome to the forum! That's a good question! Excuse me if I answer it indirectly. I sat here a while doing the Boolean thing... then I looked at about five different translations... then I looked up the various words in the Greek... then I sat and stared at it for a while. (I'm not very fast, I'm afraid!) I believe that Paul is speaking of our adoption. As adopted children we are also heirs to the Father, along with Christ. (As was the custom of Paul's day, though I think there are nuances of Roman adoption practices here.) These things will therefore be evidenced and attested to by our sharing in Christ's sufferings. (See also 1 Peter 2:21, 4:1, 13, 5:10... great stuff!) Consequently, we will share in His glory for God will be glorified. In Him, Doc |