16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
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16 Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
16 wherefore, we faint not, but if also our outward man doth decay, yet the inward is renewed day by day;
16 Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day.
16 Therefore we don't faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
16 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.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
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Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 4
In this chapter we have an account,
2Cr 4:1-7
The apostle had, in the foregoing chapter, been magnifying his office, upon the consideration of the excellency or glory of that gospel about which he did officiate; and now in this chapter his design is to vindicate their ministry from the accusation of false teachers, who charged them as deceitful workers, or endeavoured to prejudice the minds of the people against them on account of their sufferings. He tells them, therefore, how they believed, and how they showed their value for their office as ministers of the gospel. They were not puffed up with pride, but spurred on to great diligence: "Seeing we have this ministry, are so much distinguished and dignified, we do not take state upon ourselves, nor indulge in idleness, but are excited to the better performance of our duty.'
2Cr 4:8-18
In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe,