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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul writes that the Corinthian difficulties are minor and do not last long when compared to the unseen eternal things.
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# So we do not become discouraged
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This can be stated as a positive. Alternate translation: "So we remain confident" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives]])
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# outwardly we are wasting away
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This refers to their physical bodies decaying and dying. Alternate translation: "our physical bodies are getting weak and dying" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# inwardly we are being renewed day by day
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This refers to their inward, spiritual lives getting stronger. Alternate translation: "our spiritual beings are being strengthened day by day" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# inwardly we are being renewed day by day
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God is renewing our inward being more each day" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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