Our light affliction which is for the moment (το παραυτικα ελαφρον της θλιπεσεως ημων). Literally, "the for the moment (old adverb…

For our light affliction. This verse, along with the following one, is designed to further show the sources of consolation and support tha…

For our light affliction . . .—More accurately, the present lightness of our affliction. This is at once more li…

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

Notice the an…

Paul then supplies a surprising definition of daily spiritual renewal. It is a constant production of solid, lasting glory (lit., “an eternal weigh…

Momentary lightness. As our flesh always shrinks back from its own destruction, whatever reward may be presented to our view, and as we ar…

For our light affliction
The difference between the present and future state of the saints is here expressed, the di…

The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was a g…

After mentioning the patience the Apostle showed in tribulations and revealing the reward they expected, he then discusses the cause and method of …