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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
What this verse means
The outer self wears out, but the inner self can be renewed day by day.
A short prayer
Lord, I feel worn. Renew me inwardly today, even if outwardly things are tired.
Read in context — 2 Corinthians 4
14Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
18While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
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Related verses
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James 1:12
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”Philippians 1:6
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”Psalms 27:14
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”Romans 12:12
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”1 Corinthians 10:13