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Paul and Timothy continue to write about their difficult situations.
So we do not become discouraged
AT: "So we are encouraged" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
outwardly we are wasting away
This phrase refers to Paul and Timothy's appearance from the outside of their bodies. "wasting away" refers to someone whose body has lost it's healthy appearance.
inwardly we are being renewed day by day
The word "inwardly" refers to the inner man where they think. The word "renewed" refers to their thoughts being made positive again.
for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement
The glory of Paul and Timothy is referred to as a weight so heavy that cannot be measured. This is another way to say they will be greatly honored for what they have done. AT: "to be greatly honored in heaven forever" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
watching for
This phrase refers a person wanting and expecting something to happen. AT: "wanting" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
for things that are seen
This refers to possessions obtained during life. AT: "possessions" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
for things which are unseen
This refers to rewards in heaven. AT: "great rewards in heaven" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom) It is understood from the previous phrase that this is what Paul and Timothy are watching for. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)