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]!

For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our [immortal, eternal] celestial dwelling,

as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;

If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me.

All God’s people greet you.