2 Corinthians 4:16

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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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 4:16

BSB

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For this reason, we are not insufficient. But it is as though our outer man is corrupted, while our inner man is renewed from day to day.

ERV

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

NHEB

Therefore we do not become discouraged, but even though our outer nature is wearing away, yet our inner nature is being renewed day by day.

SMT

Wherefore we lose not courage; but if also our man without is destroyed, but he within is renewed day and day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 4:16

ForwhichcauseG1352ConjunctionwefaintG1573Verb notG3756 butG235Conjunction thoughG1499Conjunction ourG2257 outwardG1854Adverb manG444Noun Masculine perishG1311Verb yetG235ConjunctiontheinwardG2081AdverbmanisrenewedG341Verb dayG2250Noun Feminine byG2532Conjunction dayG2250Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 4:16

Summary

Inner self strengthens despite physical decline

Event

Inner renewal continues

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD