What does 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 16 mean?
In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, the apostle Paul could say “do not lose heart” even as his physical body was wasting away under the effects of debilitating persecution. He could say this because he knew with all certainty that his inward person was being renewed day in and day out by the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
What causes you to not faint?
[15] For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. [16] For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
What does the Bible say about not losing heart?
2 Thessalonians 3:13 As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. So, don’t lose heart, don’t give in or give up, don’t grow weary or be fainthearted. Pray, do good to others and focus on the future – the eternal destination of your soul.
What means faint not?
Faint comes from the French feindre, for being cowardly or shirking duties. We usually use it to mean without great strength. If you faint, you pass out, from low blood supply to your brain. If you feel faint, you feel weak.
What is heart and soul meaning?
If you put your heart and soul into something, you do it with a great deal of enthusiasm and energy. [emphasis] He was a committed man and put his heart and soul into everything he did. Synonyms: completely, entirely, absolutely, wholeheartedly More Synonyms of heart and soul.
Why should man always pray?
God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God’s plan for you, and more.
Why are we not discouraged when we are worn out?
Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is renewed day after day. GOD’S WORD® Translation That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.
Do we lose heart if our outer self is wasting away?
Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. Therefore we do not lose heart; but indeed if our outward man is being brought to decay, yet our inner self is being renewed day and day.
Wherefore we faint not but our inward man is renewed?
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is corrupted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. English Revised Version Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.