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.
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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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“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”James 1:2
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,”Jude 1:24
“Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”Micah 7:7
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”Romans 8:18
“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
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