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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Hebrews 13:14

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so am I: are they ministers of Christ? is it my vanity? I am more so: in toilsome labours I surpass them, in stripes I am exceedingly beyond them, in prisons I have been oftner, and frequently in the very jaws of death.

save what the holy spirit in every city declares, "that bonds and afflictions wait for me."

for I consider, that the sufferings of this present life are infinitely over-ballanc'd by that glory which shall hereafter be discovered to us.

This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,

The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.

but may the all-gracious God, who has called us to eternal glory, perfect, confirm, fortify, and settle you, during the short interval of your sufferings.

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Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great will be your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;

for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with,

so that you are the subject of our glorying in the churches of God, for the constancy of your faith, under all the persecutions and afflictions you endure from men,

their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.

that the bringing your faith to the test, produces constancy.

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but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.

then you may triumph with joy; secure of being greatly rewarded in heaven: for such was the treatment the prophets received from their forefathers.

who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality;

but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:

but may the all-gracious God, who has called us to eternal glory, perfect, confirm, fortify, and settle you, during the short interval of your sufferings.

beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.

Now to him that is able to keep you from falling, and make you appear in his glorious presence, without defect, and full of joy:

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for we have. no settled corporation here, but are in expectation of that which is approaching.