Parallel Verses
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;
New American Standard Bible
For momentary,
Holman Bible
For our momentary light affliction
International Standard Version
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
A Conservative Version
For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness,
American Standard Version
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Amplified
For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!
An Understandable Version
For our insignificant troubles [here on earth], which last only a short time, are producing for us an immeasurable, never ending [counter-] weight of splendor [i.e., in heaven. See Rom. 8:18].
Anderson New Testament
For our present light affliction works out for us an eternal fullness of glory, excelling all excellence, ls while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen: for the things seen are temporal; but the things not seen are eternal.
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;
Common New Testament
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
Daniel Mace New Testament
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
Darby Translation
For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
Godbey New Testament
For the light burden of our affliction, which is evanescent, is working out for us an eternal weight of glory according to hyperbole unto hyperbole;
Goodspeed New Testament
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
John Wesley New Testament
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Julia Smith Translation
For the present moment the lightness of our pressure works to us an eternal weight of glory, as eminence upon eminence;
King James 2000
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Lexham Expanded Bible
For our momentary light affliction is producing in us an eternal weight of glory {beyond all measure and proportion},
Modern King James verseion
For the lightness of our present affliction works out for us a far more excellent eternal weight of glory,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
Moffatt New Testament
The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,
Montgomery New Testament
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
NET Bible
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
New Heart English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Noyes New Testament
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us, in a higher and still higher degree, an everlasting weight of glory;
Sawyer New Testament
For the light affliction which is for a moment, works out for us more abundantly an eternal weight of glory,
The Emphasized Bible
For, the momentary lightness of thee tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
Twentieth Century New Testament
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
Webster
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Weymouth New Testament
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;
Williams New Testament
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Worrell New Testament
For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Worsley New Testament
For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
Youngs 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 --
Themes
Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
Seeing » The things which are seen
Seeing » The things which are not seen
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 4:17
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 4:17
References
Easton
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 4:17
Images 2 Corinthians 4:17
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 4:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living By Faith
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.
Cross References
Romans 8:18
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.
1 Peter 5:10
But 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.
Psalm 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
Psalm 31:19
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Psalm 73:24
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 119:67
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Psalm 119:71
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Isaiah 54:8
In 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.
Isaiah 64:4
For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Luke 6:23
Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Acts 20:23
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Romans 2:7
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
Romans 8:34
Who 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 8:37
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But 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.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But 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.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Are 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.
Philippians 1:19
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For 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.
James 1:3-4
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
James 1:12
Blessed 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.
1 Peter 1:6-8
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Jude 1:24
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,