2 Corinthians 4:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁷ For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!],

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Our temporary minor problems are producing an eternal stockpile of glory for us that is beyond all comparison.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation, worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.

2 Corinthians 4:17 Cross References

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”

Psalm 119:67

Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.

Psalm 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 31:19

O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone!

Psalm 73:24

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me with honor.

Isaiah 26:20

Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the wrath is past.

Isaiah 54:8

In overflowing wrath for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you, says the Lord, your Redeemer.

Isaiah 64:4

From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him.

Numbers 5:28

But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, then she shall be immune and be able to conceive children.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Luke 6:23

Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven, for that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

Acts 20:23

except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,

Romans 8:18

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.

Romans 8:34

Who is to condemn? It is Christ who died, or rather, who was raised, who is also at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.

Romans 8:37

No, in all these things we are more than victorious through him who loved us.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him”—

2 Corinthians 3:18

And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.

Philippians 1:19

for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my salvation.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 1:6

For it is indeed just of God to repay with affliction those who afflict you

2 Timothy 2:10

Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

James 1:12

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

1 John 3:2

Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is.

Jude 1:24

Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to make you stand without blemish in the presence of his glory with rejoicing,