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An Unbelievable Exchange
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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
18th Century
Theologian
For our light affliction. This verse, along with the following one, is designed to further show the sources of consolation and support tha…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
Our light affliction which is for the moment (το παραυτικα ελαφρον της θλιπεσεως ημων). Literally, "the for the moment (old adverb…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
19th Century
Bishop
For our light affliction . . .—More accurately, the present lightness of our affliction. This is at once more li…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
Paul then supplies a surprising definition of daily spiritual renewal. It is a constant production of solid, lasting glory (lit., “an eternal weigh…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
16th Century
Theologian
Momentary lightness. As our flesh always shrinks back from its own destruction, whatever reward may be presented to our view, and as we ar…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
For our light affliction
The difference between the present and future state of the saints is here expressed, the di…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 4:13–18
17th Century
Minister
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…