2 Corinthians 4:17 “For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal…”

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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;

World English Bible

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory,

American Standard Version

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

Geneva Bible 1599

For our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a farre most excellent and an eternall waight of glorie:

Darby Translation

For our momentary [and] light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;

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 —

Bible in Basic English

For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;

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Cross references

“our”

Romans 8:18 1 Peter 5:10 Romans 8:37 2 Corinthians 11:23–28 1 Peter 4:7 Romans 8:34

Romans 8:18 · BSB

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Romans 8:37 · BSB

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

2 Corinthians 11:23–28 · BSB

Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.

1 Peter 4:7 · BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Romans 8:34 · BSB

Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

“worketh”

Romans 5:3–5 James 1:12 Philippians 1:19 Psalm 119:67 Psalm 119:71 Matthew 5:12

Romans 5:3–5 · BSB

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Philippians 1:19 · BSB

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

Psalm 119:67 · BSB

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.

Psalm 119:71 · BSB

It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

Matthew 5:12 · BSB

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

“far”

2 Corinthians 3:18 1 Corinthians 2:9 Psalm 73:24 Romans 2:7 Genesis 15:1 Psalm 31:19

2 Corinthians 3:18 · BSB

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:9 · BSB

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Psalm 73:24 · BSB

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Psalm 31:19 · BSB

How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

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