And ye have forgotten the consolation which speaketh unto you, as unto children, "My son despise not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of him:

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2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not:

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2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9

Ephesians 3:13

Wherefore, I desire that ye faint not because of my tribulations which I suffer for your sakes: which is your praise.

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Revelation 2:3

And didst wash thyself, and hast patience: and for my name's sake hast laboured and hast not fainted.

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Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction

Psalm 73:26

Luke 4:18-19

"The spirit of the Lord upon me, because he hath anointed me; To preach the gospel to the poor he hath sent me; And to heal which are broken hearted: To preach deliverance to the captive; And sight to the blind; And freely to set at liberty them that are bruised; And to preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

2 Corinthians 4:8-10

We are troubled on every side, yet are we not without shift. We are in poverty: but not utterly without somewhat. We are persecuted: but are not forsaken. We are cast down: nevertheless we perish not. And we always bear in our bodies the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus might appear in our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction

Luke 4:18

Psalm 73:26

2 Corinthians 4:8-10

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions

Hebrews 12:5

And ye have forgotten the consolation which speaketh unto you, as unto children, "My son despise not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of him:

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2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not:

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2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9

Ephesians 3:13

Wherefore, I desire that ye faint not because of my tribulations which I suffer for your sakes: which is your praise.

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Revelation 2:3

And didst wash thyself, and hast patience: and for my name's sake hast laboured and hast not fainted.

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Fainting » Why Christians do not faint

2 Corinthians 4:14-16

For we know that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, shall raise up us, also, by the means of Jesus, and shall set us with you; for all things I do for your sakes, that the plenteous grace by thanks given of many, may redound to the praise of God. Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit

2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Titus 3:5

not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,

Colossians 3:10

and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:

Psalm 51:10

Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Romans 12:2

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

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Ephesians 4:23

and be ye renewed in the spirit of your minds,

Isaiah 40:31-1

But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary." Be still, ye Islands, and hearken unto me. Be strong ye people; Come hither, and show your cause: we will go to the law together.

New Birth » Described as » The inward man

2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Romans 7:22

I delight in the law of God, as concerning the inner man.

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Newness » What is renewed

2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Colossians 3:9-10

Lie not one to another, that the old man with his works be put off, and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:

Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good

Romans 8:28

For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.

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2 Corinthians 4:15-17

for all things I do for your sakes, that the plenteous grace by thanks given of many, may redound to the praise of God. Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

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2 Corinthians 4:16-1

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us, while we look not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen. For things which are seen, are temporal: but things which are not seen are eternal. read more.
We know surely if our earthy mansion wherein we now dwell were destroyed, that we have a building ordained of God, a habitation not made with hands, but eternal in heaven:

the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Hebrews 11:26

and esteemed the rebuke of Christ greater riches, than the treasure of Egypt. For he had a respect unto the reward.

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Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit

2 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Titus 3:5

not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,

Colossians 3:10

and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:

Psalm 51:10

Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Romans 12:2

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

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Ephesians 4:23

and be ye renewed in the spirit of your minds,

Isaiah 40:31-1

Suffering » For Christ

James 5:10

Take, my brethren, the prophets: for an example of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which spake in the name of the Lord.

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1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Peter 4:13-14

but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's passions, that when his glory appeareth, ye may be merry and glad. If ye be railed upon for the name of Christ; happy are ye. For the spirit of glory and the spirit of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of: but on your part he is glorified.

Colossians 1:24

Now joy I in my sufferings which I suffer, for you; and fulfill that which is behind of the passions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the congregation -

Philippians 1:29

For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake,

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2 Timothy 2:12

If we be patient, we shall also reign with him; If we deny him, he also shall deny us;

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Acts 9:16

For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."

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Philippians 3:10

in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,

Romans 8:26

Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue.

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Romans 8:17-23

If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together. For I suppose that the afflictions of this life are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed upon us. Also, the fervent desire of the creatures abideth looking when the sons of God shall appear; read more.
because the creatures are subdued to vanity against their will: but for his will which subdueth them in hope. For the very creatures shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. For we know that every creature groaneth with us also, and travaileth in pain even unto this time. Not they only, but even we also: which have the first fruits of the spirit mourn in ourselves and wait for the adoption and look for the deliverance of our bodies.

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1 Corinthians 4:12-13

and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it. We are evil spoken of, and we pray. We are made as it were the filthiness of the world, the offscouring of all things, even unto this time.

2 Corinthians 1:7

yet our hope is steadfast for you inasmuch as we know how, that as ye have your part in afflictions, so shall ye be partakers of consolation.

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2 Corinthians 4:11-18

For we which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh. So then death worketh in us, and life in you. Seeing then that we have the same spirit of faith, according as it is written - "I believed and therefore have I spoken" - we also believe, and therefore speak. read more.
For we know that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, shall raise up us, also, by the means of Jesus, and shall set us with you; for all things I do for your sakes, that the plenteous grace by thanks given of many, may redound to the praise of God. Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us, while we look not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen. For things which are seen, are temporal: but things which are not seen are eternal.

Philippians 2:27-30

and no doubt he was sick, and that nigh unto death, but God had mercy on him: not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have had sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore the diligentlier, that when ye should see him, ye might rejoice again, and I might be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such: read more.
because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5

so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer: which is a token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye are counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.

Trials » True believers do not faint under

Hebrews 12:5

And ye have forgotten the consolation which speaketh unto you, as unto children, "My son despise not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of him:

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