2 Corinthians 4:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} our{G2257} light{G1645} affliction,{G2347} which is for the moment,{G3910} worketh{G2716} for us{G2254} {G2596} more and {G5236} more{G1519} exceedingly{G5236} an eternal{G166} weight{G922} of glory;{G1391}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} our{G2257} light{G1645} affliction{G2347}, which{G3588} is but for a moment{G3910}, worketh{G2716}{(G5736)} for us{G2254} a far{G2596}{G5236} more exceeding{G1519}{G5236} and eternal{G166} weight{G922} of glory{G1391};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For oure excedinge tribulacion which is momentany and light prepareth an excedinge and an eternall wayght of glorye

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For oure trouble, which is but temporall and lighte, worketh an exceadinge and an eternall weighte of glorye

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a farre most excellent and an eternall waight of glorie:

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For our exceedyng tribulation which is momentanie & lyght, prepareth an exceedyng and an eternall wayght of glorie vnto vs.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 8:18 : 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
  • Rom 5:3-5 : 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience; 4 And patience, character; and character, hope: 5 And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given to us.
  • Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  • Heb 12:10-11 : 10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but he for our benefit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. 11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful: nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
  • Jas 1:3-4 : 3 Knowing this, that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
  • Jude 1:24 : 24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
  • 1 Pet 1:6-8 : 6 In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
  • 1 Pet 4:7 : 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
  • Rom 2:7 : 7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
  • 2 Cor 3:18 : 18 But we all, with unveiled faces beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
  • 2 Cor 11:23-28 : 23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often. 24 From the Jews five times I received forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 In journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 In weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.
  • Phil 1:19 : 19 For I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
  • 2 Thess 1:4 : 4 So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:
  • 2 Thess 1:6 : 6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you;
  • Acts 20:23 : 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
  • Gen 15:1 : 1 After these things, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am your shield, and your exceedingly great reward.
  • Ps 30:5 : 5 For his anger lasts only a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
  • Ps 31:19 : 19 Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you; which you have wrought for those who trust in you before the sons of men!
  • Ps 73:24 : 24 You shall guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
  • Ps 119:67 : 67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
  • Ps 119:71 : 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.
  • Isa 54:8 : 8 In a little wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on you, says the LORD your Redeemer.
  • Isa 64:4 : 4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen, O God, besides you, what you have prepared for him who waits for you.
  • 1 John 3:2 : 2 Beloved, now we are the children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be: but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
  • Rom 8:37 : 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
  • 1 Cor 2:9 : 9 But as it is written, 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'
  • Matt 5:12 : 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
  • Luke 6:23 : 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in like manner did their fathers to the prophets.
  • Rom 8:34 : 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

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