14 because we[a] know that the one who raised Jesus[b] will also raise us together with Jesus and present us together with you. 15 For all these things are for your sake[c], in order that the grace that is increasing through the many may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but even if our outer person is being destroyed, yet our inner person is being renewed day after day.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:14 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal
  2. 2 Corinthians 4:14 Some manuscripts have “the Lord Jesus”
  3. 2 Corinthians 4:15 Literally “for the sake of you”

14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead(A) will also raise us with Jesus(B) and present us with you to himself.(C) 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving(D) to overflow to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart.(E) Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly(F) we are being renewed(G) day by day.

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