Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
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, -
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
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, -
save that, the Holy Spirit, from city to city, doth bear me full witness, saying that, bonds and tribulations, await me.
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
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, -
Lo! how happy is the man whom God correcteth! Therefore, the chastening of the Almighty, do not thou refuse;
But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Before I was afflicted, I myself was going astray, but, now, thy word, have I kept.
Better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of banqueting, for, that, is the end of all men, - and, the living, should take it to his heart.
and said - I cried - out of my distress - unto Yahweh, and he answered me, - Out of the belly of hades, called I, Thou didst hear my voice.
And I will bring the third into the fire, and will smelt them as one smelteth silver, and will try them, as one trieth gold, - It, will call upon my name, and, I, will answer it, and will say, My people, it is! and, it, will say, Yahweh, is my God!
But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however - to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.
And I at once said to him - My lord! thou, knowest! And he said unto me - These, are they who come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb;
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
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, -
Lo! how happy is the man whom God correcteth! Therefore, the chastening of the Almighty, do not thou refuse;
But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Before I was afflicted, I myself was going astray, but, now, thy word, have I kept.
Better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of banqueting, for, that, is the end of all men, - and, the living, should take it to his heart.
and said - I cried - out of my distress - unto Yahweh, and he answered me, - Out of the belly of hades, called I, Thou didst hear my voice.
And I will bring the third into the fire, and will smelt them as one smelteth silver, and will try them, as one trieth gold, - It, will call upon my name, and, I, will answer it, and will say, My people, it is! and, it, will say, Yahweh, is my God!
But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however - to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.
And I at once said to him - My lord! thou, knowest! And he said unto me - These, are they who come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb;
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
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, -
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
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
Failed have my flesh and my heart, The rock of my heart - and my portion, is God unto times age-abiding.
The Spirit of the Lord, is upon me, because he hath anointed me - to tell glad tidings unto the destitute; He hath sent me forth, - To proclaim, to captives, a release, and, to the blind, a recovering of sight, - to send away the crushed, with a release; To proclaim the welcome year of the Lord.
On every side, pressed hard, but not hemmed in, without a way, but not without a by-way, Pursued, but not abandoned, thrown down, but not destroyed; - At all times, the putting to death of Jesus, in our body, bearing about, in order that, the life also of Jesus, in our body, may be made manifest;
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
The Spirit of the Lord, is upon me, because he hath anointed me - to tell glad tidings unto the destitute; He hath sent me forth, - To proclaim, to captives, a release, and, to the blind, a recovering of sight, - to send away the crushed, with a release;
Failed have my flesh and my heart, The rock of my heart - and my portion, is God unto times age-abiding.
On every side, pressed hard, but not hemmed in, without a way, but not without a by-way, Pursued, but not abandoned, thrown down, but not destroyed; - At all times, the putting to death of Jesus, in our body, bearing about, in order that, the life also of Jesus, in our body, may be made manifest;
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
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, -
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
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, 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, -
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort - I who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share; -
By thy counsel, wilt thou guide me, And, afterwards, unto glory, wilt thou take me.
The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know - what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
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, -
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort - I who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share; -
By thy counsel, wilt thou guide me, And, afterwards, unto glory, wilt thou take me.
The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know - what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
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, -
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort - I who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share; -
By thy counsel, wilt thou guide me, And, afterwards, unto glory, wilt thou take me.
The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know - what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
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, -
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
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, -
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
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, -
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
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, 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, -
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
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
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
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, all things, are for your sakes, in order that, the favour abounding, may, through means of the greater number, cause, the thanksgiving, to superabound unto the glory of God. Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, -
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
Then, answered Paul - What are ye doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For, I, not only to be bound, but to die in Jerusalem, am ready, in behalf of the name of the Lord Jesus.
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding. read more.
For we know that - -if, our earthly tent-dwelling, should be taken down, we have, a building of God, a dwelling not made by hand, age-abiding in the heavens.
For we know that - -if, our earthly tent-dwelling, should be taken down, we have, a building of God, a dwelling not made by hand, age-abiding in the heavens.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Accounting - as greater riches than Egypt's treasures, the reproach of the Anointed One; for he was looking away unto the recompense.
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
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, -
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
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, -
Seeing » The things which are seen
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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
By faith, we understand the ages to have been fitted together, by declaration of God, - to the end that, not out of things appearing, should that which is seen, have come into existence.
Seeing » The things which are not seen
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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Suffering » For Christ
An example, take ye, brethren, of distress and patience, - the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord.
Howbeit, the God of all favour - who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ - when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen: -
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, in so far as ye are taking fellowship in the Christ's sufferings, rejoice! in order that, in the revealing of his glory also, ye may rejoice with exultation: If ye are being reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye ! Because, the Spirit, of the glory, and the Spirit of God, unto you is bringing rest.
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: -
If we endure, we shall also reign together; If we shall deny, he also, will deny us,
For, I, will let him understand how many things he must needs, for my name, suffer.
To get to know him, and the power of his resurrection and fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death, -
In the selfsame way moreover, even the Spirit, helpeth together in our weakness, - for, what we should pray for as we ought, we know not, but, the Spirit itself, maketh intercession with sighings unutterable,
And, if children, heirs also - heirs, indeed, of God, but co-heirs with Christ, - if, at least, we are suffering together, in order that we may also be glorified together. For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us; For, the eager outlook of creation, ardently awaiteth the revealing of the sons of God, - read more.
For, unto vanity, hath creation been made subject - not by choice, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope That, creation itself also, shall be freed - from the bondage of the decay into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God; For we know that, all creation, is sighing together, and travailing-in-birth-throes together until the present, - And, not only so, but, we ourselves, also, who have the first-fruit of the Spirit - weeven ourselves, within our own selves do sigh, - sonship ardently awaiting - the redeeming of our body; -
For, unto vanity, hath creation been made subject - not by choice, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope That, creation itself also, shall be freed - from the bondage of the decay into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God; For we know that, all creation, is sighing together, and travailing-in-birth-throes together until the present, - And, not only so, but, we ourselves, also, who have the first-fruit of the Spirit - weeven ourselves, within our own selves do sigh, - sonship ardently awaiting - the redeeming of our body; -
And toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless, being persecuted, we hold on, Being defamed, we beseech: as the sweepings of the world have we become, the offscouring of all - until even now.
And so, our hope, is sure in your behalf, - knowing that, - as ye are sharers of the sufferings, so, also of the encouragement.
For, evermore, we, the living, unto death are being delivered, for Jesus' sake, in order that, the life also of Jesus, may be made manifest in our mortal flesh: So that, his death, in us, doth energise, but, his life, in you. Howbeit, seeing that we have the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written - I believed, therefore I spake, we, also believe, therefore also we speak: read more.
Knowing that, he who raised up the Lord Jesus, will raise up, us also, together with Jesus, and will present us together with you. For, all things, are for your sakes, in order that, the favour abounding, may, through means of the greater number, cause, the thanksgiving, to superabound unto the glory of God. Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
Knowing that, he who raised up the Lord Jesus, will raise up, us also, together with Jesus, and will present us together with you. For, all things, are for your sakes, in order that, the favour abounding, may, through means of the greater number, cause, the thanksgiving, to superabound unto the glory of God. Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day. 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, - So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
And, in fact, he was sick, nigh unto death; but, God, had mercy on him, - and, not on him only, but, on me also, lest, sorrow upon sorrow, I should have. The more promptly, therefore, have I sent him, that, seeing him again, ye may rejoice, and, I, the less sorrowful, may be. Be giving him welcome, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy; and, such as he, in honour, be holding, - read more.
Because, for the sake of the work of the Lord, unto death, he drew nigh, running hazard with his life, that he might fill up your lack of the public service, towards me.
Because, for the sake of the work of the Lord, unto death, he drew nigh, running hazard with his life, that he might fill up your lack of the public service, towards me.
So that, we ourselves, in you, are boasting, in the assemblies of God, over your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye are sustaining: - A proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, in behalf of which ye are also suffering: -
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
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, -
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort - I who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share; -
By thy counsel, wilt thou guide me, And, afterwards, unto glory, wilt thou take me.
The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know - what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
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, -
Lo! how happy is the man whom God correcteth! Therefore, the chastening of the Almighty, do not thou refuse;
But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Before I was afflicted, I myself was going astray, but, now, thy word, have I kept.
Better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of banqueting, for, that, is the end of all men, - and, the living, should take it to his heart.
and said - I cried - out of my distress - unto Yahweh, and he answered me, - Out of the belly of hades, called I, Thou didst hear my voice.
And I will bring the third into the fire, and will smelt them as one smelteth silver, and will try them, as one trieth gold, - It, will call upon my name, and, I, will answer it, and will say, My people, it is! and, it, will say, Yahweh, is my God!
But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however - to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.
And I at once said to him - My lord! thou, knowest! And he said unto me - These, are they who come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb;
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
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, -