2 Corinthians 4:17,18

2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 Corinthians 4:17 Earlier, Paul’s suffering was a burden too heavy to carry (2 Corinthians 1:8). Now it is a light momentary affliction in view of the eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison (see Romans 8:18). Far from harming him permanently, the difficulty is preparing him to receive a great eternal reward. the things that are seen. Paul’s suffering and all the shortcomings of this present age. the things that are unseen. The full restoration of all things at the final resurrection.