For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
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Gill's Exposition
While we look not at the things which are seen,.... These are the things of this world, such as riches, honours, pleasures, profits, &c. which are visible to, and strike the senses of a natural man,…
Barnes' Notes
For our light affliction - This verse, with the following, is designed to show further the sources of consolation and support which Paul and his fellow-laborers had in their many trials. Bloomfield…
Adam Clarke
For our light affliction, etc. - Mr. Blackwall, in his sacred classics, has well illustrated this passage. I shall here produce his paraphrase as quoted by Dr. Dodd: "This is one of the most emphatic…
In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe,
I. How their sufferings, and patience under them, are declared, Co2 4:8-12. The…
Cambridge Bible
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment Literally, For the momentary lightness of our affliction. The argument is advanced another step. Not only have we this inner fount of strength and…
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