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]])