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.
For I reckon, х logizomai (G3049)] - as in Romans 3:28, expressive not of doubt (as Jowett), but of reflection-q.d., 'For when I speak of our present sufferings and our future glory, I consider that there is no comparison between them:'
That the sufferings of this present time, х tou (G3588) nun (G3568) kairou (G2540)] - 'of the present season' or 'period;' this word being chosen, rather than the more indefinite 'time' х chronou (G5550)], to remind the Christian reader of its definite and transitory character, in contrast with the eternity of the future glory;
Are not worthy to be compared with, х ouk (G3756) axia (G514) pros (G4314) - of this construction, see examples in Wetstein.]
The glory which shall be revealed in us, х eis (G1519) heemas (G2248)]. So Beza, after the Vulgate; but it should be 'unto,' 'toward,' or 'for us' (as Luther, Calvin, Bengel, and most good critics). For the glory here meant is not so much the glorified condition of believers themselves as that which shall break upon them in the celestial state. The spirit of the whole statement may be thus conveyed: 'True, we must suffer with Christ, if we would partake of His glory; but what of that? For if such sufferings are set over against the coming glory, they sink into insignificance.'