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2 Corinthians 4:17-18

17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

2 Corinthians 3:18 - And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his li... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:18

Genesis 42:36 - Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my children. Joseph is no more and Si... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:36 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:36

Psalms 84:11 - For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he w... Click to read the verse Psalms 84:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 84:11

1 Peter 4:7 - The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7

Isaiah 26:20 - Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little whi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:20

Psalms 34:19 - A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; Click to read the verse Psalms 34:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:19

Genesis 15:1 - God’s Covenant With Abram After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not b... Click to read the verse Genesis 15:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:1

Psalms 119:175 - Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:175 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:175

Hebrews 12:11 - No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:11

Deuteronomy 8:16 - He gave you manna to eat in the desert, something your fathers had never known, to humble and t... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:16

Psalms 73:24 - You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:24 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:24

2 Samuel 16:12 - It may be that the Lord will see my distress and repay me with good for the cursing I am receiv... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:12 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:12

Deuteronomy 23:5 - However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:5

Romans 8:37 - No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Click to read the verse Romans 8:37 Click to read the verse Romans 8:37

1 Corinthians 2:9 - However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God h... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:9

Jude 1:24 - Doxology To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious pre... Click to read the verse Jude 1:24 Click to read the verse Jude 1:24

Psalms 30:5 - For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a nig... Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

Psalms 119:71 - It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:71 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:71

Psalms 31:19 - How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow i... Click to read the verse Psalms 31:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:19

John 2:11 - This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed h... Click to read the verse John 2:11 Click to read the verse John 2:11

Philippians 1:19 - for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:19

1 John 3:2 - Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2

Romans 8:34 - Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at th... Click to read the verse Romans 8:34 Click to read the verse Romans 8:34

Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, wh... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27

Romans 8:30 - And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justifie... Click to read the verse Romans 8:30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:30

Hebrews 2:10 - In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything e... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:10

Psalms 16:11 - You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with et... Click to read the verse Psalms 16:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:11

Psalms 119:67 - Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:67 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:67

Numbers 5:28 - If, however, the woman has not defiled herself and is free from impurity, she will be cleared o... Click to read the verse Numbers 5:28 Click to read the verse Numbers 5:28

Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give etern... Click to read the verse Romans 2:7 Click to read the verse Romans 2:7

2 Corinthians 12:10 - That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10

Psalms 111:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understa... Click to read the verse Psalms 111:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 111:10

James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will rece... Click to read the verse James 1:12 Click to read the verse James 1:12

James 1:3 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3 Click to read the verse James 1:3

Hebrews 12:10-11 - Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:10-11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:10-11

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10

2 Thessalonians 1:7 - and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesu... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:7

2 Thessalonians 1:6 - God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Judges 14:14 - He replied, “Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet.” For three... Click to read the verse Judges 14:14 Click to read the verse Judges 14:14

Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5

Matthew 5:12 - Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecute... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12

Romans 8:35 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or fami... Click to read the verse Romans 8:35 Click to read the verse Romans 8:35

2 Corinthians 5:5 - Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, g... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:5

Isaiah 64:4 - Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:4

Matthew 11:30 - For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Click to read the verse Matthew 11:30 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:30

John 16:7 - But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Couns... Click to read the verse John 16:7 Click to read the verse John 16:7

Psalms 84:6 - As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also... Click to read the verse Psalms 84:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 84:6

Daniel 4:36 - At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:36 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:36

Isaiah 28:5 - In that day the Lord Almighty will be a glorious crown, a beautiful wreath for the remnant of h... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:5

Isaiah 61:7 - Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they wi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:7

Romans 5:2 - through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoi... Click to read the verse Romans 5:2 Click to read the verse Romans 5:2

Isaiah 54:8 - In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will h... Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:8

Matthew 5:10 - Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of hea... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10

Romans 5:3 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3

1 Peter 1:6 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6

Proverbs 12:21 - No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:21

Romans 8:18 - Future Glory I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that... Click to read the verse Romans 8:18 Click to read the verse Romans 8:18

Isaiah 38:16 - Lord, by such things men live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:16

1 Peter 1:6-8 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-8

1 Peter 4:13 - But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13

Acts 20:23 - I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. Click to read the verse Acts 20:23 Click to read the verse Acts 20:23

Ecclesiastes 7:3 - Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:3

Luke 6:23 - “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how ... Click to read the verse Luke 6:23 Click to read the verse Luke 6:23

Isaiah 54:7 - “For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:7

Luke 4:5 - The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. Click to read the verse Luke 4:5 Click to read the verse Luke 4:5

Daniel 3:23 - and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. Click to read the verse Daniel 3:23 Click to read the verse Daniel 3:23

2 Timothy 2:10 - Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10

2 Corinthians 11:23-28 - Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Colossians 3:4 - When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4

James 1:3-4 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3-4 Click to read the verse James 1:3-4

2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4