2 Corinthians 4:16 Parallel Translations

That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

ASV:

Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

BBE:

For which cause we do not give way to weariness; but though our outer man is getting feebler, our inner man is made new day by day.

DBY:

Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day.

ERV:

Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

WEY:

Therefore we are not cowards. Nay, even though our outward man is wasting away, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.

WBS:

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is wasted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

WEB:

Therefore we don't faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

YLT:

wherefore, we faint not, but if also our outward man doth decay, yet the inward is renewed day by day;

2 Corinthians 4:16 Cross References

XREF:

Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power.

Isaiah 40:31 Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.

Romans 7:22 For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,

2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,

Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him-- (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:16 For which cause we faint not; {10} but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is {o} renewed day by day.
(10) He adds as it were a triumphant song, that he is outwardly afflicted, but inwardly he profits daily: and he is not bothered by all the miseries that may be sustained in this life, in comparison of that most constant and eternal glory.
(o) Gathers new strength so that the outward man is not overcome with the miseries which come freshly one after another, being maintained and upheld with the strength of the inward man.

PNT:

4:16 For which cause. Moved by faith, hope, the love of souls and desire for the glory of God,
we faint not; do not for a moment give way and relax our efforts.
Though our outward man is perished. Though our body waste away under the trials, or is threatened with death.
The inward [man]. The immaterial nature in contrast with the material body. See Ro 7:22 Eph 3:16.
Is renewed day by day. His spiritual strength is constantly renewed by Christ.

WES:

4:16 Therefore - Because of this grace, we faint not. The outward man - The body. The inward man - The soul.

MHC:

4:13-18 The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs. The hope of this resurrection will encourage in a suffering day, and set us above the fear of death. Also, their sufferings were for the advantage of the church, and to God's glory. The sufferings of Christ's ministers, as well as their preaching and conversation, are for the good of the church and the glory of God. The prospect of eternal life and happiness was their support and comfort. What sense was ready to pronounce heavy and long, grievous and tedious, faith perceived to be light and short, and but for a moment. The weight of all temporal afflictions was lightness itself, while the glory to come was a substance, weighty, and lasting beyond description. If the apostle could call his heavy and long-continued trials light, and but for a moment, what must our trifling difficulties be! Faith enables to make this right judgment of things. There are unseen things, as well as things that are seen. And there is this vast difference between them; unseen things are eternal, seen things but temporal, or temporary only. Let us then look off from the things which are seen; let us cease to seek for worldly advantages, or to fear present distresses. Let us give diligence to make our future happiness sure.

CONC:

Cause Consumed Cowards Decay Decaying Faint Feebler Getting Heart Indeed Inner Inward Inwardly Lose Nature Nay Outer Outward Outwardly Perish Renewed Though Wasted Wasting Weariness Wherefore Yet

Cause Consumed Cowards Decay Decaying Faint Feebler Getting Heart Indeed Inner Inward Inwardly Lose Nature New Outer Outward Outwardly Perish Renewed Wasted Wasting Way Weariness

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