2 Corinthians 4:17

Treasure 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.17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.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.

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Berean Standard Bible
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
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;
Bible in Basic English
For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;
Douay-Rheims 1899
For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation, worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.
Free Bible Version
These trivial troubles we have only last for a little while, but they produce for us an ever-increasing degree of glory.
Geneva Bible 1599
For our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a farre most excellent and an eternall waight of glorie:
King James (Authorized) Version
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Translation for Translators
I know that all these troubles that happen to us in this life are not significant and will not last forever. When we think of the glorious things that God is preparing for us to enjoy forever in heaven, all our suffering now is not important.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement.
Noah Webster Bible
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
World English Bible
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory,
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 —