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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Worketh

James 1:3

Far

General references

Isaiah 38:16

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

Our

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.

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.

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on you," says the LORD your Redeemer.

except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.

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.

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been been grieved by various trials,

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

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

Worketh

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

so that we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

For they indeed, for a few days, disciplined us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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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.

After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward."

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.

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, and neither has the eye seen a God besides you, who works for him who waits for him.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for look, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality -- eternal life.

But as it is written, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined the things which God has prepared for those who love him.

that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ?

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

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. We know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,

General references

Lord, men live by these things; and my spirit finds life in all of them: you restore me, and cause me to live.

For we do not have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.