2 Corinthians 4:16

Treasure in Jars of Clay

15All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God.16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

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Berean Standard Bible
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
American Standard Version (1901)
Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
Bible in Basic English
For which cause we do not give way to weariness; but though our outer man is getting feebler, our inner man is made new day by day.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is corrupted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Free Bible Version
So we don't give up. Even though our physical bodies are falling apart, our inner selves are being renewed daily.
Geneva Bible 1599
Therefore we faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed daily.
King James (Authorized) Version
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Translation for Translators
So, because we know that as a result of our suffering many people will honor God, we (exc) never get so discouraged that we stop teaching his message. Although our bodies are getting weaker, God encourages us every day and strengthens us spiritually.
Unlocked Literal Bible
So we do not become discouraged. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Noah Webster Bible
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is wasted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
World English Bible
Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward person is decaying, yet our inward person is renewed day by day.
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, we faint not, but if also our outward man doth decay, yet the inward is renewed day by day;