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2 Corinthians 4:17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 17 For though the tribulation* is momentary and light, it works out for us a glory that is of more and more surpassing greatness* and is everlasting;+

2 Corinthians 4:17

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 17 τὸ The γὰρ for παραυτίκα momentary ἐλαφρὸν light (ness) τῆς of the θλίψεως tribulation καθ’ according to ὑπερβολὴν over-cast εἰς into ὑπερβολὴν over-cast αἰώνιον everlasting βάρος weight δόξης of glory κατεργάζεται is working down ἡμῖν, to us,

2 Corinthians 4:17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 17 For though the tribulation is momentary+ and light, it works out for us a glory that is of more and more surpassing weight and is everlasting;+

2 Corinthians 4:17

The Bible in Living English
- 17 * for the light pressure of our present distress is producing for us in unparalleled richness an unequaled weight of eternal glory;

2 Corinthians 4:17

American Standard Version
- 17 For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

2 Corinthians 4:17

The Emphasized Bible
- 17 For the momentary lightness of the tribulation In a manner yet more and more excelling Is working out for us an age-abiding weight of glory,—

2 Corinthians 4:17

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

2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 4

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 4:17
  
  tribulation: The Greek word used here, thliʹpsis, can in this context also be rendered “trials; sufferings; affliction; troubles.”—See study note on 2Co 1:4.