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Therefore we don`t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
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Strength in Weakness
Commentators highlight a profound paradox: as the 'outward man' (the physical body and earthly life) decays, the 'inward man' (the soul or spiritual self) is strengthened. Charles Spurgeon compares this to a pulley system where the weight of physical decay and hardship actually lifts the spirit. This daily renewal is not in spite of suffering, but often because of it, as God uses trials to build spiritual resilience.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Wherefore we faint not (διο ουκ εγκακουμεν). Repeats from verse 1.
Our outward man (ο εξω ημων ανθρωπος),<…
19th Century
Anglican
For which cause we faint not.—He returns, after a long digression, to the assertion with which [Reference 2 Corinthians 4…
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Baptist
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause …
Paul has supplied several reasons for refusing to grow discouraged in spite of seemingly overwhelming odds: (1) his divine commission as a minister…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For which cause we faint not Since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of God, we ar…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After mentioning the patience the Apostle showed in tribulations and revealing the reward they expected, he then discusses the cause and method of …
