anakainoo describes an ongoing renewal of the inner or new self.

The two occurrences show ongoing passive renewal: the inner self is renewed amid the destruction of the outer human, and the new self is renewed in knowledge according to its creator's image.

1. Ongoing renewal of the inner or new self · dominant

   Both occurrences present renewal as ongoing and passive. In 2 Corinthians 4:16, the present passive indicative is set against the outer human being destroyed; the APB renders the inner self as "being renewed day by day." In Colossians 3:10, the present passive participle describes the new self; the APB renders it as "being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator."

   2 Corinthians 4:16Colossians 3:10

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "being renewed" in both verses, adding "day by day" in 2 Corinthians 4:16 and "in knowledge" in Colossians 3:10. These phrases confirm the clauses' presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the term.