2 Corinthians 4:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For which cause - With such an object in view, and sustained by such elevated purposes and desires. The sense is, that the purpose of trying to save as many as possible would make toil easy, priv...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For which cause we faint not; (10) but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is (o) renewed day by day. (10) He adds as it were a triumphant song, that he is outwardly afflicted, but i...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

It is true that the splendid character of this ministry is for the present obscured by the earthly and physical conditions under which it is discharged. Paul is conscious that this disability is spec...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

For which cause . Therefore. though . even if. App-118. outward (Greek. exo) man (Greek. anthropos, App-123.) This expression Occurs only here. It is one of the rearms of the old nature. Comp...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

16. For which cause we faint not (491) He now, as having carried his point, rises to a higher confidence than before. “There is no cause,” says he, “ why we should lose heart, or sink do...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For which cause we faint not - Ουκ εκκα κουμεν. See on 2 Corinthians 4:1 (note). Here we...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For all things are for your sakes,— "For I do and suffer all things for your sakes, that the exuberant favour of God may abound by the thanksgiving of a greater number to the glory of God." That is...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. We faint not - notwithstanding sufferings. Resuming 2 Corinthians 4:1 . Outward...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1-6. The messengers of this gospel are not afraid to proclaim it, for they preach Christ, who has revealed the glory of God. 1, 2. Paraphrase. 'Having this glorious gospel to preach, we proclaim...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For which cause we faint not. — Ho returns, after a long digression, to the assertion with which 2 Corinthians 4 had opened, but in repeating the words he enters once again on the same line of th...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 12 THE VICTORY OF FAITH. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (R.V) IN the opening verses of this chapter Paul has magnified his office, and his equipment for it. He has risen to a great height, poeti...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Inward Life Triumphant over Affliction 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Few men have been more conscious of their weakness than was the Apostle. The earthen vessel had become very cracked and scratched...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Continuing about the ministry, the apostle said, "We faint not," "we have renounced the hidden things of shame," "we preach... Christ Jesus as Lord." Hearing, some perish because "the god of this wor...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(8) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always bearing about in the body the...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For which cause we faint not ,.... Since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of God, we are not discouraged by them; our spirits do not sink under the weight of them;...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. Ver. 16. Yet the inward man ] Peter Martyr dying, said, "My body is weak, my mind is w...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For which cause Because of which abounding grace that supports us; we faint not Under any of our present pressures; but though our outward man The body; perish Be worn out and brought to dust...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter s 4 and 5 now show some of the precious, practical results of this ministry, seen in those entrusted with it; for it is such a ministry itself that works powerfully in them to enable them to...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostles' Sufferings and Supports. A. D. 57. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Because of this double advantage which accrueth from our sufferings, viz. the furthering of the good of your souls, and the promoting the glory of God from the thanksgivings of many, though we suffer...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Consideration of the Consequences of the Difference In the Two Covenants ( 2 Corinthians 4:12-18 ) Having been described as earthen vessels, the practical application of this is now made. As earth...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 4:8 .—“Pressed for room, and still having room” (Stanley). “Perplexed, but not utterly perplexed” (Beet). Apparent, not real, contradiction to 2 Corinthians 1:8 (sa...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 . Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;-- We are sometimes ready to faint, but we cast our fainting spirits into the arms of God, and...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:1 . Seeing we have this ministry, of grace and reconciliation to a guilty world; the ministry of righteousness, not of condemnation; the ministry of life, and not of death; we have...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day . Dual manhood I. There is a duality in Christian manhood. The apostle was not only a gr...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The glory of the gospel ministry ( 2 Corinthians 4:1-47 ), which sustains the hearts of Christ's ministers among all weaknesses and trials ( 2 Corinthians 4:7-47 ), especially by the...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

How the apostle rose above every handicap:
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:58 ; 1 Peter 3:4 ; 2 Corinthians 12:15 ; 2 Corinthians 4:1 ; Colossians 3:10 ; Ephesians 3:16 ; Ephesians 4:23 ; Isaiah 40:29 ; Isaiah 40:31 ; Isaiah 57:1 ; Isaiah 57:2 ;...
2 Corinthians 4:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Therefore — Because of this grace, we faint not. The outward man — The body. The inward man — The soul.

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes