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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James 1:3

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General references

Isaiah 38:16

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

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Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so: with much greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with more severe beatings, facing death many times.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

In a burst of anger I rejected you momentarily, but with lasting devotion I will have compassion on you," says your protector, the Lord.

except that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me.

For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

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

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

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

As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.

For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.

because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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And we all, with unveiled faces reflecting the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, which is from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for him.

Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

But just as it is written, "Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him."

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Dear friends, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that whenever it is revealed we will be like him, because we will see him just as he is.

Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,

General references

O sovereign master, your decrees can give men life; may years of life be restored to me. Restore my health and preserve my life.'

For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.