2 Corinthians 4:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 4:17

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For though our tribulation is, at the present time, brief and light, it accomplishes in us the weight of a sublime eternal glory, beyond measure.

ERV

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

NHEB

For this momentary light affliction is working for us a far more exceeding and everlasting weight of glory;

SMT

For the present moment the lightness of our pressure works to us an eternal weight of glory, as eminence upon eminence;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 4:17

ForG1063Conjunction ourG2257 lightG1645Adjective afflictionG2347Noun Feminine whichG3588isbutforamomentG3910Adverb workethG2716VerbforusG2254afarG5236Noun Feminine moreG2596Preposition exceedingG5236Noun Feminine andG1519Preposition eternalG166Adjective weightG922Noun NeuterofgloryG1391Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 4:17

Summary

Temporary suffering produces eternal reward

Event

Suffering produces glory

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD