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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore we faint not (διο ουκ εγκακουμεν). Repeats from verse 1.
Our outward man (ο εξω ημων ανθρωπος),<…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
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
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Corinthians 4:16
17th Century
Pastor
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
On 2 Corinthians 4:13–18
17th Century
Minister
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…