2 Corinthians 4:17

4:17 For our momentary, light suffering ¹  is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

2 Corinthians 5:5

5:5 Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose ²  is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment. ³ 

2 Corinthians 7:10

7:10 For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

2 Corinthians 12:12

12:12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance ⁴  by signs and wonders and powerful deeds. ⁵ 

[4:17]  ¹ tn Grk “momentary lightness of affliction.”

[5:5]  ² tn Grk “for this very thing.”

[5:5]  ³ tn Or “first installment,” “pledge,” “deposit” (see the note on the phrase “down payment” in 1:22).

[12:12]  ³ tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”

[12:12]  ⁴ tn Or “and miracles.”