2 Corinthians 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:7 - 18
NASB - 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing.
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