2 Corinthians 5:7

(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6Therefore we have always confidence, and know that whilst we are indwelling in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

8We are confident indeed, and with pleasure expect to go out from the body, and to dwell within with the Lord:

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:12For now we see by reflected light, indistinctly; but then face to face: now I know partially; but then shall I know even as I am known.

2 Corinthians 4:18whilst we direct our aim not to the things which are seen, but to the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are eternal.

Hebrews 10:38“The just man then will live by faith;” and if he draw back, my soul shall have no delight in him.

1 Peter 1:8whom though ye have not seen, ye love; on whom, though ye have not as yet gazed, yet believing, ye exult with joy unutterable and glorious:

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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