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For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
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Scholars emphasize Paul's use of extreme contrasts to reframe suffering. He pits 'light' and 'momentary' affliction against an 'eternal weight of glory.' The language is so intense—described as 'hyperbole on hyperbole'—to show that the future glory is infinitely more substantial and lasting than any present trouble. This comparison is meant to radically alter a believer's perspective on their hardships.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For our light affliction. This verse, along with the following one, is designed to further show the sources of consolation and support tha…
Our light affliction which is for the moment (το παραυτικα ελαφρον της θλιπεσεως ημων). Literally, "the for the moment (old adverb…
19th Century
Anglican
For our light affliction . . .—More accurately, the present lightness of our affliction. This is at once more li…
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Baptist
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
This is one o…
Paul then supplies a surprising definition of daily spiritual renewal. It is a constant production of solid, lasting glory (lit., “an eternal weigh…
16th Century
Protestant
Momentary lightness. As our flesh always shrinks back from its own destruction, whatever reward may be presented to our view, and as we ar…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After mentioning the patience the Apostle showed in tribulations and revealing the reward they expected, he then discusses the cause and method of …
