2 Corinthians 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 4:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 4:17 — KJV
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 4:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 4:17
“Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. that...: Heb. that there is an excellency in wisdom more than in folly, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:17: light, far, more
“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:17: light, more, glory
“And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:17: light, more
“And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:17: light, exceeding
“And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:17: light, far
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