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.

Cross-reference

2 Corinthians 4:1 also says 'we faint not' because of mercy, directly reinforcing the same perseverance from divine renewal.

2 Corinthians 4:8 describes being hard pressed but not crushed—a direct example of not losing heart.

In 2 Cor 12:15, Paul's willingness to be spent for others exemplifies the outward perishing that accompanies inward renewal.

Job 19:26 Parallel

In Job 19:26, the hope of seeing God after bodily decay parallels the inward renewal despite outward decay.

1 Peter 3:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:4, the hidden person of the heart parallels Paul's inward renewal — both contrast outer with inner.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

In Titus 3:5, renewal by the Holy Spirit is the basis for salvation, closely related to Paul's ongoing inward renewal.

In Colossians 3:10, the new self being renewed in knowledge parallels Paul's inward renewal day by day.

In Ephesians 4:23, being renewed in the spirit of your mind echoes Paul's daily inward renewal.

In Ephesians 3:16, prayer for strength in the inner man corresponds to the inward renewal.

Romans 12:2 Parallel

In Romans 12:2, renewal of the mind is directly parallel to Paul's inward renewal — both involve transformation.

Romans 7:22 Allusion

In Romans 7:22, the 'inward man' delights in God's law — same phrase as the renewed inward man in 2 Cor 4:16.

Isaiah 40:29 promises God gives power to the faint, closely matching the inward renewal that prevents fainting in 4:16.

Psalm 73:26 Parallel

In Psalm 73:26, the psalmist's flesh failing yet God being strength directly mirrors the outward decay/inward renewal.

Psalm 51:10 Parallel

In Psalm 51:10, David's plea for a renewed spirit mirrors the daily inward renewal Paul describes.

Job 19:27 Parallel

In Job 19:27, Job's confidence that he will see God despite his body wasting away echoes the same renewal hope.

Acts 20:24 Parallel

Acts 20:24 shows Paul valuing his mission over his life — directly reflecting the attitude of not losing heart despite outward decay.

Acts 16:25 Parallel

Acts 16:25 shows Paul and Silas singing in prison — a concrete example of not losing heart, embodying the inward renewal despite outward suffering.

Jeremiah 45:3 records Baruch's complaint of despair — contrasting with Paul's resolve not to lose heart despite outward wasting.

Galatians 6:9 exhorts not to become weary in doing good, reinforcing the perseverance theme.

Psalm 103:5 Parallel

Psalm 103:5 says God renews your youth like the eagle — a direct parallel to the daily inward renewal Paul describes here.

Ephesians 4:24 speaks of putting on the new self, paralleling the inward renewal here.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 encourages never tiring in doing good, directly echoing the call to not lose heart.

Hebrews 12:3 urges not growing weary by considering Christ's endurance, directly reinforcing perseverance.

Job 4:5 Contrast

In Job 4:5, Eliphaz rebukes Job for being discouraged — opposite to Paul's determination not to lose heart.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life to those who persist in doing good — a parallel to the perseverance and inward renewal here.

1 Corinthians 15:58 urges steadfastness because labor is not in vain, aligning with the perseverance from inward renewal in 4:16.