Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore we
King James Version
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Holman Bible
Therefore we do not give up.
International Standard Version
That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are being renewed each and every day.
American Standard Version
Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
Amplified
Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day.
An Understandable Version
Therefore, we do not get discouraged, for though our physical body is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed daily.
Anderson New Testament
For this reason we faint not: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day. by day.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, yet our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for which cause I am not discouraged, but tho' my body decays, yet my mind is daily renewed.
Darby Translation
Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore we faint not; but if indeed our external man perishes, yet our internal man is renewed day by day.
Goodspeed New Testament
So I never lose heart. Though my outer nature is wasting away, my inner is being renewed every day.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore we faint not, but even though the outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Julia Smith Translation
Wherefore we lose not courage; but if also our man without is destroyed, but he within is renewed day and day.
King James 2000
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore we do not lose heart, but even if our outer person is being destroyed, yet our inner [person] is being renewed day after day.
Modern King James verseion
For this cause we do not faint; but though our outward man perishes, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Moffatt New Testament
Hence I never lose heart; though my outward man decays, my inner man is renewed day after day.
Montgomery New Testament
For this reason, as I have said, I do not lose courage, but even though my outward man is wasting away, my inward man is being renewed, day by day.
NET Bible
Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.
Noyes New Testament
For which cause we are not fainthearted; but though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Sawyer New Testament
Wherefore we faint not, but if our outward man is destroyed our inward man is renewed day by day.
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Therefore we never faint; for though our outward man decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore, as I said, we do not lose heart. No, even though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Webster
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is wasted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Weymouth New Testament
Therefore we are not cowards. Nay, even though our outward man is wasting away, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.
Williams New Testament
So I never give up; instead, although my outer nature is wasting away, my inner nature is constantly renewed from day to day.
World English Bible
Therefore we don't faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, we faint not; but even if our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.
Worsley New Testament
For which cause we are not disheartened: but though our outward man decayeth, yet the inward man is renewed daily.
Youngs Literal Translation
wherefore, we faint not, but if also our outward man doth decay, yet the inward is renewed day by day;
Themes
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
Fainting » Why Christians do not faint
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New Birth » Described as » The inward man
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 4:16
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 4:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living By Faith
15 For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace, which has multiplied because of the thankfulness of the many, may abound for the glory of God. 16 Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day. 17 For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Romans 7:22
For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man,
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint.
Colossians 3:10
and having put on the new man, being renewed in knowledge according to an image of him who created him,
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint. And to him who has no might he increases strength.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewal of your mind, for ye to approve what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Job 19:26-27
And after my skin, this [body], is destroyed, then outside my flesh I shall see God,
Psalm 27:13
I believe that I shall see the goodness of LORD in the land of the living.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart fails, [but] God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 119:81
My soul faints for thy salvation. I hope in thy word.
Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous man perishes, and no man lays it to heart. And merciful men are taken away; none considering that the righteous man is taken away from the evil [to come].
Matthew 5:29-30
And if thy right eye causes thee to stumble, remove it and cast it from thee, for it is advantageous for thee that one of thy body-parts should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.
Luke 11:3
Give us our bread sufficient for each day.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, become ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty in Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:15
And I most gladly will spend, and will be spent for your souls. Even though more earnestly loving you, the worse I am loved.
Ephesians 3:16
So that he would grant you, according to the wealth of his glory, to be strengthened with power through his Spirit for the inner man.
Ephesians 4:23
and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
Titus 3:5
he saved us, not of works in righteousness that we did, but according to his mercy through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
1 Peter 3:4
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible, of the meek and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.