2 Corinthians 4:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great."

Psalm 30:5

You will lead me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me. For you are my protector.

Isaiah 26:20

Go, my people! Enter your chambers. Close your doors behind you. Conceal yourselves for a very brief time, until the indignation has passed over you.

Isaiah 54:8

In a moment of indignation, I have hidden my face from you, for a little while. But with everlasting mercy, I have taken pity on you, said your Redeemer, the Lord.

Isaiah 64:4

From ages past, they have not heard it, and they have not perceived it with the ears. Apart from you, O God, the eye has not seen what you have prepared for those who await you.

Numbers 5:28

But if she has not been defiled, she shall be unharmed and she shall bear children.

Matthew 5:12

be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Luke 6:23

Be glad in that day and exult. For behold, your reward is great in heaven. For these same things their fathers did to the prophets.

Acts 20:23

except that the Holy Spirit, throughout every city, has cautioned me, saying that chains and tribulations await me at Jerusalem.

Romans 2:7

To those who, in accord with patient good works, seek glory and honor and incorruption, certainly, he will render eternal life.

Romans 8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with that future glory which shall be revealed in us.

Romans 8:34

who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus who has died, and who has indeed also risen again, is at the right hand of God, and even now he intercedes for us.

Romans 8:37

But in all these things we overcome, because of him who has loved us.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But this is just as it has been written: "The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him."

2 Corinthians 3:18

Yet truly, all of us, as we gaze upon the unveiled glory of the face of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image, from one glory to another. And this is done by the Spirit of the Lord.

Philippians 1:19

For I know that this will bring me to salvation, through your prayers and under the ministration of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

2 Thessalonians 1:4

so much so that we ourselves even glory in you among the churches of God, because of your patience and faith in all of your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,

2 Thessalonians 1:6

For certainly, it is just for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you,

2 Timothy 2:10

I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.

1 John 3:2

Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Jude 1:24

Then, to him who has the power to keep you free from sin and to present you, immaculate, with exultation, before the presence of his glory at the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,