2 Corinthians 4:17

17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

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2 Corinthians 4:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
ESV
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
NLT
17 For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
MSG
17 These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us.
CSB
17 For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.

2 Corinthians 4:17 In-Context

15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 30:5; Romans 8:18; 1 Peter 1:6,7
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