2 Corinthians 4:17, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;” 

 

This chapter is chock full of a perspective that trusts God regardless of the consequences. That includes a proper perspective on suffering. Paul had a redeemed point of view. Therefore, the suffering he experienced for the gospel’s sake was considered a temporal, light affliction. But that’s true only in comparison with the eternal weight of glory that exists for those who trust God. This perspective has eternal values in view. Trust God. Properly weigh present trials against future glory, and I reckon our present sufferings won’t be worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us (Romans 8:18).