2 Corinthians 4:17

Translations

Modern

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Traditional

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Literal

For the momentary lightness of our affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory, from supereminence to supereminence,

Latin

Id enim, quod in præsenti est momentaneum et leve tribulationis nostræ, supra modum in sublimitate æternum gloriæ pondus operatur in nobis,

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English

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Notes

2 Corinthians 4:16–17

we do not lose heart: This call to endurance comes with a reminder of what the future holds (5:1–10). The human body naturally ages and deteriorates, and Paul was especially worn down both physically and emotionally (4:8–12). But he experienced daily renewal. His spirit was refreshed and revitalized by God's power.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Message of Reconciliation The Resurrection of the Dead

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