John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 8:17
17 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. Ver. 17. And if sons, then heirs ] All God’s sons are heirs; not so the sons of earthly princes. Jehoshaphat gave his younger sons great gifts of silver, of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah; but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn, 2 Chronicles 21:3 . God’s children are all higher than the kings... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 8:16
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Ver. 16. Beareth witness ] What an honour is this to the saints, that the Holy Ghost should bear witness at the bar of their consciences. read more