a while-a little (time). The contrast is between the affliction now and the glory hereafter. Compare 2Co_4:17.
make you, &c The texts read "shall Himself perfect you", &c
perfect. Compare Heb_13:21. See App-125.
stablish. See Rom_1:11.
strengthen. Greek. sthenoo. Only here.
settle = ground, as on a foundation. Greek. themelioo. Compare Eph_3:17. Col_1:23, and App-146. These four verbs describe God's working, not after, but during the suffering.