2 Corinthians 4:17

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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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Worketh

James 1:3

Far

General references

Isaiah 38:16

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

Our

Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on you," says Yahweh your Redeemer.

except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Worketh

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Far

But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit.

After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Don't be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward."

Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen a God besides you, who works for him who waits for him.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;

But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him."

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,

General references

Lord, men live by these things; and my spirit finds life in all of them: you restore me, and cause me to live.

For we don't have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.