2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
18So 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.
— 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

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Illustration of 2 Corinthians 4:17

Illustration of 2 Corinthians 4:17 -- For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 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.

Illustration of 2 Corinthians 4:17

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Illustration of 2 Corinthians 4:18

Illustration of 2 Corinthians 4:18 -- 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.

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