KJV King James Version
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
VERSE STUDY • KJV
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
WEB World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
ASV American Standard Version
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us—
Surrounding context — 2 Corinthians 4
14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present [us] with you.
15 For all things [are] for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is renewed day by day.
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal.
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Cross-references
Romans 8:18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].Romans 5:3-5And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;James 1:12Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.James 1:3-4Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.Hebrews 12:10-11For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness.2 Corinthians 3:18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.1 Peter 1:6-8Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:Romans 8:37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.2 Corinthians 11:23-28Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.1 Corinthians 2:9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.Psalm 73:24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory.Philippians 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,Romans 8:34Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.Romans 2:7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:Isaiah 54:8In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.Psalm 119:71[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
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