Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
New American Standard Bible
For momentary,
King James Version
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Holman Bible
For our momentary light affliction
International Standard Version
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
A Conservative Version
For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness,
American Standard Version
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Amplified
For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!
An Understandable Version
For our insignificant troubles [here on earth], which last only a short time, are producing for us an immeasurable, never ending [counter-] weight of splendor [i.e., in heaven. See Rom. 8:18].
Anderson New Testament
For our present light affliction works out for us an eternal fullness of glory, excelling all excellence, ls while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen: for the things seen are temporal; but the things not seen are eternal.
Common New Testament
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
Daniel Mace New Testament
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
Darby Translation
For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
Godbey New Testament
For the light burden of our affliction, which is evanescent, is working out for us an eternal weight of glory according to hyperbole unto hyperbole;
Goodspeed New Testament
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
John Wesley New Testament
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Julia Smith Translation
For the present moment the lightness of our pressure works to us an eternal weight of glory, as eminence upon eminence;
King James 2000
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Lexham Expanded Bible
For our momentary light affliction is producing in us an eternal weight of glory {beyond all measure and proportion},
Modern King James verseion
For the lightness of our present affliction works out for us a far more excellent eternal weight of glory,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
Moffatt New Testament
The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,
Montgomery New Testament
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
NET Bible
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
New Heart English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Noyes New Testament
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us, in a higher and still higher degree, an everlasting weight of glory;
Sawyer New Testament
For the light affliction which is for a moment, works out for us more abundantly an eternal weight of glory,
The Emphasized Bible
For, the momentary lightness of thee tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
Twentieth Century New Testament
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
Webster
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Weymouth New Testament
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;
Williams New Testament
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Worrell New Testament
For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Worsley New Testament
For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
Youngs Literal Translation
for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us --
Themes
Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
Seeing » The things which are seen
Seeing » The things which are not seen
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
Interlinear
Thlipsis
Huperbole
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 4:17
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 4:17
References
Easton
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 4:17
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 4:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living By Faith
16 For which cause we do not give way to weariness; but though our outer man is getting feebler, our inner man is made new day by day. 17 For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 18 While our minds are not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are for a time; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Cross References
Romans 8:18
I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;
Genesis 15:1
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
Psalm 31:19
O how great is your grace, which you have put in store for your worshippers, and which you have made clear to those who had faith in you, before the sons of men!
Psalm 73:24
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
Psalm 119:67
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
Psalm 119:71
It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.
Isaiah 54:8
In overflowing wrath my face was veiled from you for a minute, but I will have pity on you for ever, says the Lord who takes up your cause.
Isaiah 64:4
The ear has not had news of, or the eye seen, ... any God but you, working for the man who is waiting for him.
Matthew 5:12
Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.
Luke 6:23
Be glad in that day, and be lifted up for joy, for your reward in heaven will be great: for their fathers did these same things to the prophets.
Acts 20:23
Only that the Holy Spirit makes clear to me in every town that prison and pains are waiting for me.
Romans 2:7
To those who go on with good works in the hope of glory and honour and salvation from death, he will give eternal life:
Romans 8:34
Who will give a decision against us? It is Christ Jesus who not only was put to death, but came again from the dead, who is now at the right hand of God, taking our part.
Romans 8:37
But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it says in the holy Writings, Things which the eye saw not, and which had not come to the ears or into the heart of man, such things as God has made ready for those who have love for him.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face giving back as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking foolishly) I am more so; I have had more experience of hard work, of prisons, of blows more than measure, of death.
Philippians 1:19
For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;
2 Thessalonians 1:6
For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.
James 1:3-4
Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of going on in hope;
James 1:12
There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.
1 Peter 1:6-8
You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;
1 John 3:2
My loved ones, now we are children of God, and at present it is not clear what we are to be. We are certain that at his revelation we will be like him; for we will see him as he is.
Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to give you a place in his glory, free from all evil, with great joy,