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2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.

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In The King James Version

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

In Context

6Therefore, we are ever confident, knowing that, while we are in the body, we are on a pilgrimage in the Lord.

8So we are confident, and we have the good will to be on a pilgrimage in the body, so as to be present to the Lord.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 12:9For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you.

1 Corinthians 13:12Now we see through a glass darkly. But then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know, even as I am known.

2 Corinthians 4:18And we are contemplating, not the things that are seen, but the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are temporal, whereas the things that are not seen are eternal.

Hebrews 10:38For my just man lives by faith. But if he were to draw himself back, he would not please my soul.”

1 Peter 1:8For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:2-12

The Believer's Prospect beyond Death. ( a. d. 57.) 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up… Read the whole commentary →

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