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Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
"Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of Shaddai.
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
He said, "I called because of my affliction to the LORD. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, 'It is my people;' and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
All discipline seems for the moment painful, not joyful; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.
So I said to him, "My lord, you know." He said to me, "These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the Lamb's blood.
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
"Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of Shaddai.
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
He said, "I called because of my affliction to the LORD. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, 'It is my people;' and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
All discipline seems for the moment painful, not joyful; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.
So I said to him, "My lord, you know." He said to me, "These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the Lamb's blood.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to 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 fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, 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 he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,
My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to 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 light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to 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 light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to 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
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to 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 all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. read more.
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Seeing » The things which are seen
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
Seeing » The things which are not seen
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Suffering » For Christ
Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
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 because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake."
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we do not know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us. For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. read more.
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure. Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.
Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh. So then death works in us, but life in you. But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, "I believed, and therefore I spoke." We also believe, and therefore also we speak; read more.
knowing that he who raised Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
knowing that he who raised Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
For indeed he was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow. I have sent him all the more eagerly, therefore, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and that I may be less anxious. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor, read more.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
so that we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure. This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
"Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of Shaddai.
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
He said, "I called because of my affliction to the LORD. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, 'It is my people;' and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
All discipline seems for the moment painful, not joyful; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.
So I said to him, "My lord, you know." He said to me, "These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the Lamb's blood.
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;