Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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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Bible References
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2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.
Acts 20:23
Except that in town after town the Holy Spirit plainly declares to me that imprisonment and troubles await me.
Romans 8:18
I do not count the sufferings of our present life worthy of mention when compared with the Glory that is to be revealed and bestowed upon us.
1 Peter 1:6
At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.
1 Peter 5:10
God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.
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Matthew 5:12
Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the Prophets who lived before you.
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Philippians 1:19
Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that, through your prayers and through a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 'all this will make for my Salvation.'
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the Churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.
Hebrews 12:10
Our fathers disciplined us for only a short time and as seemed best to them; but God disciplines us for our true good, to enable us to share his holiness.
James 1:3
Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.
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2 Corinthians 3:18
And all of us, with faces from which the veil is lifted, seeing, as if reflected in a mirror, the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into his likeness, from glory to glory, as it is given by the Lord, the Spirit.
Luke 6:23
Then indeed you may be glad and dance for joy, for be sure that your reward in Heaven will be great; for that is what their ancestors did to the Prophets.
Romans 2:7
To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;
1 Corinthians 2:9
It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'
1 Peter 1:7
that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 5:10
God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.
1 John 3:2
Dear friends, we are God's Children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is that, when it is revealed, we shall be like Christ; because we shall see him as he is.
Jude 1:24
To him who is able to guard you from falling, and to bring you into his glorious presence, blameless and rejoicing-
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Hebrews 13:14
for here we have no permanent city, but are looking for the City that is to be.