2 Corinthians 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 4:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 4:16 — KJV
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:16 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 4:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 4:16
“For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. For...: or, Though he give not much, yet he remembereth, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:16: cause, though, yet
“For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. destroy: Heb. blot out”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:16: cause, yet, day
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:16: cause, though, yet
“As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:16: cause, perish, yet
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:16: cause, faint, day
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