After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great.
2 Corinthians 4:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; Common English Bible Our temporary minor problems are producing an eternal stockpile of glory for us that is beyond all comparison. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation, worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal weight of glory. |
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great.
Go, my people, enter your rooms and close your doors behind you. Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but I will have compassion on you with everlasting love,’ says the Lord your Redeemer.
From ancient times no one has heard, no one has listened to, no eye has seen any God except you who acts on behalf of the one who waits for him.
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is pure, she will be unaffected and will be able to conceive children.
Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
‘Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. Take note #– #your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.
except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.
eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honour, and immortality;
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.
Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is the one who died, but even more, has been raised; he also is at the right hand of God and intercedes for us.
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
But as it is written, What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived – God has prepared these things for those who love him. ,
We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at , the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.
because I know that this will lead to my salvation , through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches #– #about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
since it is just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you
This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.
Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he appears, we will be like him because we will see him as he is.
Now to him who is able to protect you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of his glory, without blemish and with great joy,