2 Corinthians 4:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.

Psalm 30:5

For his wrath is only for a minute; in his grace there is life; weeping may be for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 31:19

O how great is your grace, which you have put in store for your worshippers, and which you have made clear to those who had faith in you, before the sons of men!

Psalm 73:24

Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.

Isaiah 26:20

Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wrath is over.

Isaiah 54:8

In overflowing wrath my face was veiled from you for a minute, but I will have pity on you for ever, says the Lord who takes up your cause.

Isaiah 64:4

The ear has not had news of, or the eye seen, (UNTRANSLATED TEXT) any God but you, working for the man who is waiting for him.

Numbers 5:28

But if she is clean she will be free and will have offspring.

Matthew 5:12

Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.

Luke 6:23

Be glad in that day, and be lifted up for joy, for your reward in heaven will be great: for their fathers did these same things to the prophets.

Acts 20:23

Only that the Holy Spirit makes clear to me in every town that prison and pains are waiting for me.

Romans 2:7

To those who go on with good works in the hope of glory and honour and salvation from death, he will give eternal life:

Romans 8:18

I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.

Romans 8:34

Who will give a decision against us? It is Christ Jesus who not only was put to death, but came again from the dead, who is now at the right hand of God, taking our part.

Romans 8:37

But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it says in the holy Writings, Things which the eye saw not, and which had not come to the ears or into the heart of man, such things as God has made ready for those who have love for him.

2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with unveiled face giving back as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Philippians 1:19

For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

2 Thessalonians 1:4

So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

2 Thessalonians 1:6

For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,

2 Timothy 2:10

But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

James 1:12

There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;

1 John 3:2

My loved ones, now we are children of God, and at present it is not clear what we are to be. We are certain that at his revelation 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 give you a place in his glory, free from all evil, with great joy,