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◄ 2 Corinthians 4:17►
New International Version
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

New Living Translation
For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!

English Standard Version
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

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

Berean Literal Bible
For the momentary lightness of our affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory, far surpassing to excessiveness.

King James Bible
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceedingand eternal weight of glory;

New King James Version
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceedingand eternal weight of glory,

New American Standard Bible
For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

NASB 1995
For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

NASB 1977
For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

Legacy Standard Bible
For our momentary, light affliction is working out for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

Amplified Bible
For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!

Christian Standard Bible
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.

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

Contemporary English Version
These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.

Good News Translation
And this small and temporary trouble we suffer will bring us a tremendous and eternal glory, much greater than the trouble.

International Standard Version
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,

NET Bible
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

New Heart English Bible
For this momentary light affliction is working for us a far more exceeding and everlasting weight of glory;

Webster's Bible Translation
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Weymouth New Testament
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the momentary light matter of our tribulation works out for us more and more an exceedingly continuous weight of glory—

Berean Literal Bible
For the momentary lightness of our affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory, far surpassing to excessiveness.

Young's Literal Translation
for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us --

Smith's Literal Translation
For the present moment the lightness of our pressure works to us an eternal weight of glory, as eminence upon eminence;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation, worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.

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.

New American Bible
For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

New Revised Standard Version
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For while the troubles of the present time are little and light, a great and limitless glory for ever and ever is prepared for us.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For the suffering of this time, while very small and swift, prepares us great glory without limits for the eternity of eternities.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For our present light affliction works out for us an eternal fullness of glory,

Godbey New Testament
For the light burden of our affliction, which is evanescent, is working out for us an eternal weight of glory according to hyperbole unto hyperbole;

Haweis New Testament
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;

Mace New Testament
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;

Weymouth New Testament
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;

Worrell New Testament
Forour momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

Worsley New Testament
For our shortand light affliction is working out for us an infiniteand eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the thingswhich are visible, but invisible:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Treasures in Jars of Clay
…16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.17Forourlightand momentaryafflictionis producingfor usan eternalglorythat is farbeyondcomparison.18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.…

Cross References
Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Hebrews 12:10-11
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. / No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

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 you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Philippians 3:20-21
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Psalm 30:5
For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Psalm 126:5-6
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.


Treasury of Scripture

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

our.

2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) Iam more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft…

Psalm 30:5
For his angerendureth but a moment; in his favouris life: weeping may endure for a night, but joycometh in the morning.

Isaiah 54:8
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

worketh.

Psalm 119:67,71
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word…

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for greatis your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Romans 5:3-5
And not onlyso, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; …

far.

2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory,even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: Iam thy shield,and thy exceeding great reward.

Psalm 31:19
Oh how greatis thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee;which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

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2 Corinthians 4
1.Paul declares how he has used all sincerity and diligence in preaching the gospel,
7.and how his troubles and persecutions did redound to the praise of God's power,
12.to the benefit of the church,
16.and to the apostle's own eternal glory.














For our light and momentary affliction
This phrase acknowledges the temporary nature of the sufferings experienced by believers. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the hardships faced in his ministry, including persecution and physical suffering (2 Corinthians 11:23-28). Historically, the early church faced significant persecution from both Jewish authorities and the Roman Empire. The term "light" suggests that these afflictions, though difficult, are insignificant when viewed in the light of eternity. This perspective is echoed inRomans 8:18, where Paul states that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed.

is producing for us
The phrase indicates a process of transformation and growth. The Greek word used here for "producing" implies an active, ongoing process. This aligns with the biblical theme that trials and tribulations serve to refine and strengthen faith (James 1:2-4). The idea is that suffering is not meaningless but serves a divine purpose in the believer's life, contributing to spiritual maturity and character development.

an eternal weight of glory
This contrasts the temporary nature of affliction with the permanence and significance of the glory to come. The "weight" suggests something substantial and valuable, far surpassing the fleeting nature of earthly troubles. In biblical terms, "glory" often refers to the divine presence and honor bestowed by God. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where the glory of God is a central theme (Exodus 24:16-17). The eternal aspect underscores the everlasting reward awaiting believers, as seen in passages like1 Peter 5:10, which speaks of eternal glory in Christ.

that is far beyond comparison
This phrase emphasizes the incomparable nature of the future glory relative to present sufferings. The language suggests that the glory awaiting believers is so magnificent that it defies human understanding and comparison. This echoes1 Corinthians 2:9, which speaks of the things God has prepared for those who love Him, things beyond human comprehension. The assurance of such glory provides hope and encouragement to persevere through trials, reinforcing the message of faith and endurance found throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is addressing the challenges and sufferings faced by believers and offering encouragement through the promise of eternal glory.

2.Corinth
A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including internal divisions and external pressures.

3.The Corinthian Church
The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community struggled with issues of faith, morality, and unity.
Teaching Points
Understanding Affliction
Our current sufferings are described as "light and momentary" in comparison to the eternal glory awaiting us. This perspective helps believers endure hardships with hope.

Eternal Perspective
Focusing on the eternal glory that God promises can transform how we view our present difficulties. This eternal perspective encourages perseverance and faithfulness.

The Value of Suffering
Suffering is not meaningless; it is producing something of eternal value. This understanding can bring purpose and strength to endure trials.

Comparison and Contrast
The contrast between temporary afflictions and eternal glory highlights the incomparable worth of what God has prepared for those who love Him.

Encouragement in Community
Sharing this perspective within the Christian community can provide mutual encouragement and support, helping each other to remain steadfast in faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 4:17?

2.How does 2 Corinthians 4:17 encourage perseverance through life's challenges?

3.What does "momentary light affliction" mean in the context of eternal glory?

4.How can we focus on "eternal glory" during daily struggles?

5.What other Scriptures emphasize temporary suffering leading to eternal reward?

6.How can 2 Corinthians 4:17 shape our perspective on current hardships?

7.How does 2 Corinthians 4:17 define "light and momentary troubles" in a believer's life?

8.What is the "eternal glory" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 4:17, and how is it achieved?

9.How can believers maintain perspective on suffering as described in 2 Corinthians 4:17?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 4?

11.In 2 Corinthians 4:17, how can immense suffering be dismissed as “light and momentary” without downplaying real human pain?

12.What is the essence of Momentary Light Affliction?

13.What is the essence of Momentary Light Affliction?

14.Why endure current suffering for future glory?
What Does 2 Corinthians 4:17 Mean
For our light and momentary affliction

• Paul calls present trials “light” and “momentary,” not because they feel easy, but because they are short-lived next to eternity (Romans 8:18;1 Peter 1:6;John 16:33).

• Affliction includes everything from persecution (2 Timothy 3:12) to daily hardships (2 Corinthians 11:27).

• Knowing suffering is temporary keeps the heart from despair and fuels endurance (Hebrews 10:35-36).

is producing for us

• Hardship is not pointless; God actively uses it to shape character and deepen faith (James 1:2-4;Romans 5:3-5).

• The process is ongoing—“is producing” means every trial is already at work for our good (Philippians 1:6).

• Suffering presses believers to rely on the Lord rather than themselves (2 Corinthians 1:9).

an eternal weight of glory

• “Weight” contrasts with “light”—glory has substance, permanence, and significance (1 Peter 5:1, 10).

• This glory includes sharing Christ’s likeness (2 Corinthians 3:18), reigning with Him (2 Timothy 2:12), and enjoying God’s presence forever (Psalm 16:11).

• Because it is eternal, it will never fade or diminish (1 Peter 1:4).

that is far beyond comparison

• No earthly scale can measure the gap between present pain and coming glory (Romans 8:18).

• Paul piles on superlatives to remind us that future joy will eclipse every sorrow (Revelation 21:4;1 John 3:2).

• Fixing our minds on what is incomparably better empowers us to face today’s challenges with courage (Colossians 3:1-4).

summary

Affliction feels heavy now, yet, in God’s economy, it is light and temporary, actively crafting in believers an enduring, substantial glory that will dwarf every hardship. Keeping this eternal perspective turns suffering into a purposeful journey toward incomparable joy and Christ-like splendor.

(17)For our light affliction . . .--More accurately,the present lightness of our affliction. This is at once more literally in accord with the Greek, and better sustains the balanced antithesis of the clauses.

A far more exceeding . . .--The Greek phrase is adverbial rather than adjectival:worketh for us exceedingly, exceedingly. After the Hebrew idiom of expressing intensity by the repetition of the same word, (used of this very word "exceedingly" inGenesis 7:19;Genesis 17:2), he seeks to accumulate one phrase upon another (literally,according to excess unto excess) to express his sense of the immeasurable glory which he has in view.

Verse 17. -For our light affliction, which is but for a moment;literally, for the immediate lightness of our affliction.Worketh for us. Is bringing about for us, with all the immeasurable force of a natural and progressive law.A far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; literally,in excess unto excess. For the phrase, "to excess - characteristic, like other emotional expressions, of this group of Epistles - see2 Corinthians 1:8;Galatians 1:13. The word "eternal" is in antithesis to the "for a moment." The "weight" is suggested by the "lightness," and possibly also by the fact that in Hebrew the word for "glory" also means "weight." The general contrast is found also inMatthew 5:12;1 Peter 5:10;Hebrews 12:10;Romans 8:18. The frequent resemblances between this Epistle and that to the Romans are natural when we remember that they were written within a few months of each other.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

our
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

light
ἐλαφρὸν(elaphron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1645:Light, not burdensome. Probably akin to elauno and the base of elasson; light, i.e. Easy.

[and] temporary
παραυτίκα(parautika)
Adverb
Strong's 3910:From para and a derivative of autos; at the very instant, i.e. Momentary.

affliction
θλίψεως(thlipseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2347:Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.

is producing
κατεργάζεται(katergazetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2716:From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.

for us
ἡμῖν(hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

an eternal
αἰώνιον(aiōnion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 166:From aion; perpetual.

glory
δόξης(doxēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391:From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

[that] far
καθ’(kath’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596:A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

outweighs [our troubles].
βάρος(baros)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 922:Probably from the same as basis; weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority.


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