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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Wherefore we faint not (διο ουκ εγκακουμεν). Repeats from verse 1.

Our outward man (ο εξω ημων ανθρωπος),<…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For which cause. With such an object in view, and sustained by such elevated purposes and desires. The meaning is that the purpose of tryi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For which cause we faint not.—He returns, after a long digression, to the assertion with which [Reference 2 Corinthians 4…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul has supplied several reasons for refusing to grow discouraged in spite of seemingly overwhelming odds: (1) his divine commission as a minister…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For which cause we faint not. He now, having made his point, rises to a higher confidence than before. "There is no cause," says he, "why …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For which cause we faint not
Since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of God, we ar…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was a g…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After mentioning the patience the Apostle showed in tribulations and revealing the reward they expected, he then discusses the cause and method of …

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