Paul quotes from Psalm 116:10, the Greek translation (Septuagint or LXX). This is a Psalm of deliverance. Our confidence is in the Lord. Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, we believe this to be true, therefore we speak of it.
For we know that the One who raised Christ will also raise us. And Paul and his colleagues worked for the benefit of the Corinthians. The false apostles worked for their own benefit. The true disciple of Christ works first for the glory of Jesus, and then for the benefit of other people. We want to see the grace of God reaching more and more people, affecting more and more lives. A persons life can either be determined by what they deserve, or by the grace of God.
Outwardly our bodies age, outwardly we may be subject to many trials, but inwardly we are being renewed each day by the power of the Spirit. Everything that we have to endure now is temporary. If you are going through a trial at the moment remember that it is only temporary, it will not last forever.
Moreover, these trials are not pointless, the Lord works through all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28), so they are achieving an eternal glory for us. So we live by faith and not by sight.
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