2 Corinthians 4:17

τὸ γὰρ παραυτίκα ἐλαφρὸν τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν καθ' ὑπερβολὴν εἰς ὑπερβολὴν αἰώνιον βάρος δόξης κατεργάζεται ἡμῖν
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
τὸ
G3588 T-NSN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γὰρ
G1063 CONJ
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
παραυτίκα
G3910 ADV
parautika
at the very instant, i.e., momentary
  • for the moment
ἐλαφρὸν
G1645 A-NSN
elaphros
light, i.e., easy
  • light in weight, quick, agile
τῆς
G3588 T-GSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
θλίψεως
G2347 N-GSF
thlipsis
pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • a pressing, pressing together, pressure
    • "metaphorically oppression, affliction, tribulation, distress, straits
ἡμῶν
G2257
hēmōn
of (or from) us
  • our, we, us
καθ'
G2596
kata
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • down from, through out
    • "according to, toward, along
ὑπερβολὴν
G5236 N-ASF
hyperbolē
a throwing beyond others, i.e., (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 or G2596) pre- eminently
  • a throwing beyond
    • "metaphorically
    • superiority, excellence, pre-eminence
      • "beyond measure, exceedingly, preeminently"beyond all measure
εἰς
G1519 PREP
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
ὑπερβολὴν
G5236 N-ASF
hyperbolē
a throwing beyond others, i.e., (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 or G2596) pre- eminently
  • a throwing beyond
    • "metaphorically
    • superiority, excellence, pre-eminence
      • "beyond measure, exceedingly, preeminently"beyond all measure
αἰώνιον
G166 A-ASN
aiōnios
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • without beginning and end, that which always has been and always will be
    • "without beginning"without end, never to cease, everlasting
βάρος
G922 N-ASN
baros
weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority
  • heaviness, weight, burden, trouble
δόξης
G1391 N-GSF
doxa
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • opinion, judgment, view
    • "opinion, estimate, whether good or bad concerning someone
    • in the New Testament always a good opinion concerning one, resulting in praise, honor, and glory
    splendor, brightness
    • of the moon, sun, stars
      • "magnificence, excellence, preeminence, dignity, grace"majesty
      • the kingly majesty which belongs to Him as supreme ruler, majesty in the sense of the absolute perfection of the deity
        • "a thing belonging to Christ
        • the kingly majesty of the Messiah
          • "the absolutely perfect inward or personal excellency of Christ; the majesty
        of the angels
        • as apparent in their exterior brightness
    a most glorious condition, most exalted state
    • of that condition with God the Father in heaven to which Christ was raised after He had achieved his work on earth
      • "the glorious condition of blessedness into which is appointed and promised that true Christians shall enter after their Saviour's return from heaven
κατεργάζεται
G2716 V-PNI-3S
katergazomai
to work fully, i.e., accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
  • to perform, accomplish, achieve
    • "to work out i.e., to do that from which something results
    • of things: bring about, result in
    to fashion i.e., render one fit for a thing
ἡμῖν
G2254
hēmin
to (or for, with, by) us
  • us, we, our

τὸ γὰρ παραυτίκα ἐλαφρὸν τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν καθ' ὑπερβολὴν εἰς ὑπερβολὴν αἰώνιον βάρος δόξης κατεργάζεται ἡμῖν
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

Romans 8:18

Λογίζομαι γὰρ ὅτι οὐκ ἄξια τὰ παθήματα τοῦ νῦν καιροῦ πρὸς τὴν μέλλουσαν δόξαν ἀποκαλυφθῆναι εἰς ἡμᾶς
18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

1 Peter 5:10

Ὁ δὲ θεὸς πάσης χάριτος ὁ καλέσας ἡμᾶς εἰς τὴν αἰώνιον αὐτοῦ δόξαν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ὀλίγον παθόντας αὐτὸς καταρτίσαι ὑμᾶς στηρίξαι σθενώσαι θεμελιώσαι
10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make perfect, you stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Romans 5:3

οὐ μόνον δέ ἀλλὰ καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν εἰδότες ὅτι ἡ θλῖψις ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται
3
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

James 1:12

Μακάριος ἀνὴρ ὃς ὑπομένει πειρασμόν ὅτι δόκιμος γενόμενος λήψεταί τὸν στέφανον τῆς ζωῆς ὃν ἐπηγγείλατο ὁ Κύριος τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν
12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Hebrews 12:10

οἱ μὲν γὰρ πρὸς ὀλίγας ἡμέρας κατὰ τὸ δοκοῦν αὐτοῖς ἐπαίδευον ὁ δὲ ἐπὶ τὸ συμφέρον εἰς τὸ μεταλαβεῖν τῆς ἁγιότητος αὐτοῦ
10
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

James 1:3

γινώσκοντες ὅτι τὸ δοκίμιον ὑμῶν τῆς πίστεως κατεργάζεται ὑπομονήν
3
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

1 Peter 1:6

ἐν ᾧ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε ὀλίγον ἄρτι εἰ δέον ἐστὶν λυπηθέντες ἐν ποικίλοις πειρασμοῖς
6
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

2 Corinthians 3:18

ἡμεῖς δὲ πάντες ἀνακεκαλυμμένῳ προσώπῳ τὴν δόξαν κυρίου κατοπτριζόμενοι τὴν αὐτὴν εἰκόνα μεταμορφούμεθα ἀπὸ δόξης εἰς δόξαν καθάπερ ἀπὸ κυρίου πνεύματος
18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Romans 8:37

ἀλλ' ἐν τούτοις πᾶσιν ὑπερνικῶμεν διὰ τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντος ἡμᾶς
37
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

2 Corinthians 11:23

διάκονοι Χριστοῦ εἰσιν παραφρονῶν λαλῶ ὑπὲρ ἐγώ· ἐν κόποις περισσοτέρως ἐν πληγαῖς ὑπερβαλλόντως ἐν φυλακαῖς περισσοτέρως ἐν θανάτοις πολλάκις
23
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

1 Peter 4:7

Πάντων δὲ τὸ τέλος ἤγγικεν σωφρονήσατε οὖν καὶ νήψατε εἰς τὰς προσευχάς·
7
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

1 Corinthians 2:9

ἀλλὰ καθὼς γέγραπται Ἃ ὀφθαλμὸς οὐκ εἶδεν καὶ οὖς οὐκ ἤκουσεν καὶ ἐπὶ καρδίαν ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἀνέβη ἃ ἡτοίμασεν ὁ θεὸς τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν
9
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Psalms 73:24

בַּעֲצָתְךָ תַנְחֵנִי וְאַחַר כָּבוֹד תִּקָּחֵֽנִי׃
24
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Romans 8:34

τίς ὁ κατακρίνων; Χριστὸς ὁ ἀποθανών μᾶλλον δὲ καί ἐγερθείς ὃς καὶ ἐστιν ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θεοῦ ὃς καὶ ἐντυγχάνει ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν
34
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Romans 2:7

τοῖς μὲν καθ' ὑπομονὴν ἔργου ἀγαθοῦ δόξαν καὶ τιμὴν καὶ ἀφθαρσίαν ζητοῦσιν ζωὴν αἰώνιον
7
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Philippians 1:19

οἶδα γὰρ ὅτι τοῦτό μοι ἀποβήσεται εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ τῆς ὑμῶν δεήσεως καὶ ἐπιχορηγίας τοῦ πνεύματος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
19
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Isaiah 54:8

בְּשֶׁצֶף קֶצֶף הִסְתַּרְתִּי פָנַי רֶגַע מִמֵּךְ וּבְחֶסֶד עוֹלָם רִֽחַמְתִּיךְ אָמַר גֹּאֲלֵךְ יְהוָֽה׃
8
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Psalms 119:67

טֶרֶם אֶעֱנֶה אֲנִי שֹׁגֵג וְעַתָּה אִמְרָתְךָ שָׁמָֽרְתִּי׃
67
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

Psalms 119:71

טֽוֹב-לִי כִֽי-עֻנֵּיתִי לְמַעַן אֶלְמַד חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃
71
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

Psalms 30:5

כִּי רֶגַע׀ בְּאַפּוֹ חַיִּים בִּרְצוֹנוֹ בָּעֶרֶב יָלִין בֶּכִי וְלַבֹּקֶר רִנָּֽה׃
5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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