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Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Only that the Holy Spirit makes clear to me in every town that prison and pains are waiting for me.
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.
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Truly, that man is happy who has training from the hand of God: so do not let your heart be shut to the teaching of the Ruler of all.
For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of weeping, than to go to the house of feasting; because that is the end of every man, and the living will take it to their hearts.
In my trouble I was crying to the Lord, and he gave me an answer; out of the deepest underworld I sent up a cry, and you gave ear to my voice.
And I will make the third part go through the fire, cleaning them as silver is made clean, and testing them as gold is tested: and they will make their prayer to me and I will give them an answer: I will say, It is my people; and they will say, The Lord is my God.
At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.
And I said to him, My lord, you have knowledge. And he said to me, These are they who came through the great testing, and their robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Truly, that man is happy who has training from the hand of God: so do not let your heart be shut to the teaching of the Ruler of all.
For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of weeping, than to go to the house of feasting; because that is the end of every man, and the living will take it to their hearts.
In my trouble I was crying to the Lord, and he gave me an answer; out of the deepest underworld I sent up a cry, and you gave ear to my voice.
And I will make the third part go through the fire, cleaning them as silver is made clean, and testing them as gold is tested: and they will make their prayer to me and I will give them an answer: I will say, It is my people; and they will say, The Lord is my God.
At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.
And I said to him, My lord, you have knowledge. And he said to me, These are they who came through the great testing, and their robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because I am marked out by him to give good news to the poor; he has sent me to make well those who are broken-hearted; to say that the prisoners will be let go, and the blind will see, and to make the wounded free from their chains, To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come.
Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in; things are hard for us, but we see a way out of them; We are cruelly attacked, but not without hope; we are made low, but we are not without help; In our bodies there is ever the mark of the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our bodies.
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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because I am marked out by him to give good news to the poor; he has sent me to make well those who are broken-hearted; to say that the prisoners will be let go, and the blind will see, and to make the wounded free from their chains,
My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.
Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in; things are hard for us, but we see a way out of them; We are cruelly attacked, but not without hope; we are made low, but we are not without help; In our bodies there is ever the mark of the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our bodies.
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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
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.
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,
But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
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.
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,
But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
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.
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,
But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
For we go through all things on account of you, because the greater the number to whom the grace is given, the greater is the praise to the glory of God. 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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
Then Paul said, What are you doing, weeping and wounding my heart? for I am ready, not only to be a prisoner, but to be put to death at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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. read more.
For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.
For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Judging a part in the shame of Christ to be better than all the wealth of Egypt; for he was looking forward to his reward.
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Seeing » The things which are seen
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
By faith it is clear to us that the order of events was fixed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made from things which only seem to be.
Seeing » The things which are not seen
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Suffering » For Christ
Take as an example of pain nobly undergone and of strength in trouble, the prophets who gave to men the words of the Lord.
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;
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfAfflictions, TemporaryFaith, Testing OfEstablishingBenedictionsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Titles And Names OfGrace, And Christian LifeInstabilityOptimismPeter, Preacher And TeacherSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionGloryGod's Call, ResultsGod's Glory RevealedRiches Of GraceSuffering For Christ's SakeA Short Time
But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy. If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.
Now I have joy in my pain because of you, and in my flesh I undergo whatever is still needed to make the sorrows of Christ complete, for the salvation of his body, the church;
Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account:
If we go on to the end, then we will be ruling with him: if we say we have no knowledge of him, then he will say he has no knowledge of us:
For I will make clear to him what troubles he will have to undergo for me.
That I may have knowledge of him, and of the power of his coming back from the dead, and a part with him in his pains, becoming like him in his death;
And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say;
And if we are children, we have a right to a part in the heritage; a part in the things of God, together with Christ; so that if we have a part in his pain, we will in the same way have a part in his glory. 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. For the strong desire of every living thing is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God. read more.
For every living thing was put under the power of change, not by its desire, but by him who made it so, in hope That all living things will be made free from the power of death and will have a part with the free children of God in glory. For we are conscious that all living things are weeping and sorrowing in pain together till now. And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.
For every living thing was put under the power of change, not by its desire, but by him who made it so, in hope That all living things will be made free from the power of death and will have a part with the free children of God in glory. For we are conscious that all living things are weeping and sorrowing in pain together till now. And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.
And with our hands we do the hardest work: when they give us curses we give blessings, when we undergo punishment we take it quietly; When evil things are said about us we give gentle answers: we are made as the unclean things of the world, as that for which no one has any use, even till now.
And our hope for you is certain; in the knowledge that as you take part in the troubles, so you will take part in the comfort.
For, while living, we are still being given up to death because of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our flesh, though it is under the power of death. So then, death is working in us, but life in you. But having the same spirit of faith, as it is said in the Writings, The words of my mouth came from the faith in my heart; in the same way, our words are the outcome of our faith; read more.
Because we are certain that he who made the Lord Jesus come back from the dead, will do the same for us, and will give us a place in his glory with you. For we go through all things on account of you, because the greater the number to whom the grace is given, the greater is the praise to the glory of God. 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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
Because we are certain that he who made the Lord Jesus come back from the dead, will do the same for us, and will give us a place in his glory with you. For we go through all things on account of you, because the greater the number to whom the grace is given, the greater is the praise to the glory of God. 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. For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory; 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.
For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief. I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow. So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is: read more.
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.
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; Which is a clear sign of the decision which God in his righteousness has made; to give you a part in his kingdom, for which you have undergone this pain;
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
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.
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,
But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Truly, that man is happy who has training from the hand of God: so do not let your heart be shut to the teaching of the Ruler of all.
For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of weeping, than to go to the house of feasting; because that is the end of every man, and the living will take it to their hearts.
In my trouble I was crying to the Lord, and he gave me an answer; out of the deepest underworld I sent up a cry, and you gave ear to my voice.
And I will make the third part go through the fire, cleaning them as silver is made clean, and testing them as gold is tested: and they will make their prayer to me and I will give them an answer: I will say, It is my people; and they will say, The Lord is my God.
At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.
And I said to him, My lord, you have knowledge. And he said to me, These are they who came through the great testing, and their robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb.
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;