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Bible verse
2 Corinthians 4:16
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”
What it means
Though our bodies wear down and hardship takes its toll, Paul refuses to lose heart, because God is renewing his inner life day by day. The struggles we can see are temporary, but the work Christ is doing within us is eternal. Your outward troubles are not the true measure of your life. Even as strength fades, the Spirit is making you new. When you feel worn thin, lift your eyes past the visible. The Savior who is renewing you now is preparing a glory that far outweighs every present affliction.
2 Corinthians 4:16 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 4:16 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 4 |
| Topic | suffering |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 40:31
- Colossians 3:10
- Isaiah 40:29
- Romans 12:2
- Psalms 73:26
- 2 Corinthians 4:1
- Ephesians 3:16
- Romans 7:22
- Titus 3:5
- Psalms 27:13
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 4:16?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 4:16?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 40:31, Colossians 3:10, Isaiah 40:29, Romans 12:2. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 4:16?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see 2 Corinthians 4:16 and you know every person there by name. We bring you 2 Corinthians 4:16, suffering. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 4:16 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
