Parallel Verses
World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
New American Standard Bible
For momentary,
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;
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,
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
Interlinear
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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
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 4:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living By Faith
16 Therefore we don't faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; 18 while we don't look 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 consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
1 Peter 5:10
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.
Psalm 30:5
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.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;
Genesis 15:1
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."
Psalm 31:19
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!
Psalm 73:24
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 119:67
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
Psalm 119:71
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.
Isaiah 54:8
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.
Isaiah 64:4
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.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Luke 6:23
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.
Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
Romans 2:7
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
Romans 8:34
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, yes rather, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:37
No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
1 Corinthians 2:9
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."
2 Corinthians 3:18
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.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
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.
Philippians 1:19
For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
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.
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,
Hebrews 12:10-11
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.
James 1:3-4
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 1:6-8
Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
1 John 3:2
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.
Jude 1:24
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,