2 Corinthians 4:17

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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;

Our

Worketh

James 1:3

Far

General references

Isaiah 38:16

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

Our

Are they servants of Christ?—I speak as if insane—I more so; in

far more labors, in

far more imprisonments,

beaten times without number, often in danger of death.

For His anger is but for a moment,
His favor is for a lifetime;
Weeping may last for the night,
But a shout of joy comes in the morning.

“In an

outburst of anger

I hid My face from you for a moment,
But with everlasting lovingkindness I will have compassion on you,”
Says the Lord your Redeemer.

except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.

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

In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

Worketh

Before I was afflicted I went astray,

But now I keep Your word.

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

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

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

therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share 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 being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying,
“Do not fear, Abram,
I am a shield to you;

Your reward shall be very great.”

How great is Your goodness,
Which You have stored up for those who fear You,
Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You,

Before the sons of men!

With Your counsel You will guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.

For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear,
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him.

Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.

to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;

but just as it is written,
“Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

so that the

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

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,

General references

“O Lord, by these things men live,
And in all these is the life of my spirit;

O restore me to health and let me live!

For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.