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

For {G1063} our {G2257} light {G1645} affliction {G2347}, which {G3588} is but for a moment {G3910}, worketh {G2716} for us {G2254} a far {G2596}{G5236} more exceeding {G1519}{G5236} and eternal {G166} weight {G922} of glory {G1391};

For our light and transient troubles are achieving for us an everlasting glory whose weight is beyond description.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Romans 8:18 (81 votes)

    For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

  • 1 Peter 5:10 (71 votes)

    ¶ But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

  • Romans 5:3 (49 votes)

    And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

  • Romans 5:5 (49 votes)

    And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

  • James 1:12 (42 votes)

    Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • Hebrews 12:10 (20 votes)

    For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness.

  • Hebrews 12:11 (20 votes)

    Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.