grace. App-184. Compare Acts 7:2.
hath. Omit.
us. The texts read "you".
eternal. App-151.
Christ Jesus. App-98. but the texts omit "Jesus".
after that ye have. having.
a while-a little (time). The contrast is between the affliction now and the glory hereafter. Compare 2 Corinthians 4:17.
make you, &c The texts read "shall Himself perfect you ", &c
perfect. Compare Hebrews 13:21. See App-125.
stablish. See Romans 1:11.
strengthen. Greek. sthenoo. Only here.
settle. ground, as on. foundation. Greek. themelioo. Compare Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 1:23, and App-146. These four verbs describe God's working, not after, but during the suffering.