2 Corinthians 4:17

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

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 describes the pressures Paul faces — the very troubles he then calls light and momentary.

2 Corinthians 11:23–28 Historical context

2 Corinthians 11:23-28 lists Paul's severe sufferings, concretely illustrating the 'light and momentary troubles' here.

In 2 Corinthians 3:18, believers are transformed from glory to glory—this is the process producing the eternal weight of glory here.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul delights in hardships for Christ's sake, echoing the theme that present troubles produce a greater good.

In 2 Corinthians 5:5, God gives the Spirit as a deposit guaranteeing the eternal glory promised in 4:17, linking present suffering to future certainty.

In 2 Corinthians 1:6, Paul's suffering benefits others — here his troubles also achieve personal eternal glory.

2 Corinthians 6:4 lists troubles endured as servants of God, illustrating the 'light and momentary troubles' that lead to eternal glory.

Hebrews 12:10 says God disciplines us 'for a little while' to share his holiness—parallel to 'light and momentary' troubles achieving eternal glory.

1 Corinthians 2:9 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 2:9, God prepared unimaginable things for those who love Him—the same eternal weight of glory achieved here.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

Romans 8:18 makes the same comparison — present sufferings are not worth comparing to future glory — reinforcing Paul's core teaching.

Romans 5:3-5 develops the same chain: suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope—leading to future glory, just as here.

Luke 6:23 Parallel

In Luke 6:23, Jesus promises great reward in heaven for persecution—directly paralleling the eternal glory from present troubles.

In Matthew 5:12, Jesus promises reward in heaven for those persecuted, echoing this theme of temporary suffering leading to eternal glory.

Hebrews 12:11 notes discipline later produces righteousness and peace—mirroring the promise that present suffering yields future glory.

James 1:3 Parallel

James 1:3 says testing of faith produces perseverance—a direct parallel to how present troubles work toward a positive outcome in this verse.

Isaiah 54:8 Parallel

Isaiah 54:8 parallels the momentary vs everlasting contrast — God's brief anger gives way to everlasting kindness, just as Paul's light troubles yield eternal glory.

1 Peter 1:6 Parallel

1 Peter 1:6 also says suffering is 'for a little while' — directly echoing Paul's 'light and momentary' description of trials.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:7, trials refine faith resulting in glory at Christ's revelation—paralleling affliction producing eternal weight of glory.

Psalm 73:24 Parallel

In Psalm 73:24, the psalmist trusts God will take him into glory—the same culmination as the eternal weight of glory here.

1 Peter 5:10 explicitly connects 'suffered a little while' with 'eternal glory' — a near-identical formulation to Paul's verse.

Psalm 30:5 Parallel

Psalm 30:5 describes weeping lasting a night but joy in the morning, paralleling momentary troubles yielding eternal glory.

1 John 3:2 Related theme

1 John 3:2 reveals that the future glory includes being like Christ when He appears — the goal of our present affliction.

Deuteronomy 8:16 describes God humbling Israel through trials to bless them at the end — a pattern echoed in affliction working eternal glory.

Hebrews 2:10 shows Christ perfected through suffering to bring many to glory — the same principle applied to the pioneer.

In 2 Timothy 2:10, eternal glory is the goal for which the apostle endures everything — the same suffering-to-glory pattern as here.

Colossians 3:4 describes appearing with Christ in glory at his return, the future reality that makes present troubles light and momentary.

1 Peter 4:13 links suffering with Christ to rejoicing at his glory — directly parallels the achievement of eternal glory through affliction.

Romans 8:35 Parallel

Romans 8:35 lists tribulations that cannot separate from Christ — the very troubles Paul calls 'light and momentary' here.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

Romans 5:2 rejoices in hope of God's glory — the same hope that Paul says present troubles are achieving.

Matthew 5:10 promises the kingdom to the persecuted — directly parallel to present suffering achieving eternal glory here.

Isaiah 54:7 Parallel

Isaiah 54:7 contrasts a brief moment of abandonment with lasting compassion — mirroring temporary affliction leading to eternal glory here.

Genesis 42:36 shows Jacob's despair over affliction with no hope — contrasting Paul's view that affliction works eternal glory.

Romans 8:30 Parallel

Romans 8:30 culminates in glorification — the eternal glory that Paul says present troubles are producing.

Colossians 1:27 reveals 'Christ in you, the hope of glory' — the basis for the eternal glory that outweighs present troubles in 4:17.

James 1:12 Parallel

Same as above—James 1:4 links perseverance to maturity, aligning with the idea that present hardship produces future good.

Isaiah 51:11 Related theme

Isaiah 51:11 promises everlasting joy replacing sorrow — echoing the future glory that outweighs present troubles here.

Psalm 34:19 Related theme

Psalm 34:19 affirms many afflictions but ends in deliverance — the foundation for Paul's hope that affliction works eternal glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 promises relief for the troubled at Christ's coming, complementing the eternal glory achieved through present troubles.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 speaks of eternal encouragement and good hope from God, supporting the eternal glory promised in 4:17.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

In Romans 2:7, God grants eternal life to those seeking glory—mirroring the idea that endurance produces eternal glory.

Isaiah 61:7 Parallel

Isaiah 61:7 promises double blessing replacing shame — parallel to present troubles yielding far greater future glory.

Ecclesiastes 7:3 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 7:3 declares sorrow better than laughter — mirrors the paradox that present affliction produces eternal glory.

Jude 1:24 Related theme

Jude 1:24 shows God's power to keep believers until they stand faultless in glory — the outcome of the weight of glory.