2 Corinthians 5:7
New International Version
For we live by faith, not by sight.

New Living Translation
For we live by believing and not by seeing.

English Standard Version
for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Berean Standard Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Berean Literal Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

King James Bible
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

New King James Version
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

New American Standard Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight—

NASB 1995
for we walk by faith, not by sight—

NASB 1977
for we walk by faith, not by sight—

Legacy Standard Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight—

Amplified Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]—

Christian Standard Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight,

American Standard Version
(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

Contemporary English Version
But we live by faith, not by what we see.

English Revised Version
(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Indeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.

Good News Translation
For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight.

International Standard Version
For we live by faith, not by sight.

Majority Standard Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

NET Bible
for we live by faith, not by sight.

New Heart English Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Webster's Bible Translation
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Weymouth New Testament
for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.

World English Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for we walk through faith, not through sight—

Berean Literal Bible
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Young's Literal Translation
for through faith we walk, not through sight --

Smith's Literal Translation
(For we walk by faith, and not by external appearance:)
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
(For we walk by faith, and not by sight.)

Catholic Public Domain Version
For we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.

New American Bible
for we walk by faith, not by sight.

New Revised Standard Version
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For we walk by faith, and not by sight.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For it is by faith that we walk and not by sight.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for we walk by faith, not by sight:

Godbey New Testament
(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

Haweis New Testament
(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)

Mace New Testament
(for I regulate my conduct by my future expectations, not by visible enjoyments:

Weymouth New Testament
for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.

Worrell New Testament
(for we walk by faith and not by sight);

Worsley New Testament
(for we walk by faith, not by sight,) we are confident, I say,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Our Eternal Dwelling
6Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. 7For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Romans 1:17
For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Hebrews 10:38
But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

John 20:29
Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Romans 8:24-25
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

1 Peter 1:8-9
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, / now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

James 2:17
So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

Matthew 21:21-22
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. / If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Mark 11:22-24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

1 John 5:4
because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.

Habakkuk 2:4
Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—

Isaiah 7:9
The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”


Treasury of Scripture

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

2 Corinthians 1:24
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

2 Corinthians 4:18
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Deuteronomy 12:9
For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.

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2 Corinthians 5
1. That in his assured hope of immortal glory,
9. and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience;
12. not that he may boast of himself,
14. but as one that, having received life from Christ,
17. endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only,
18. and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God.














For we walk
The phrase "For we walk" suggests a continuous journey or lifestyle. In the Greek, the word "walk" is "περιπατέω" (peripateo), which implies conducting one's life or behaving in a certain manner. This term is often used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life as a journey or pilgrimage. Historically, the metaphor of walking was common in Jewish thought, symbolizing one's conduct and moral path. The Christian life is depicted as an ongoing journey, requiring perseverance and commitment.

by faith
The Greek word for "faith" is "πίστις" (pistis), which encompasses trust, belief, and confidence in God. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul emphasizes that faith is the foundation of the Christian life. It is not merely intellectual assent but a deep-seated trust in God's promises and character. Faith is the means by which believers navigate the uncertainties of life, relying on the unseen realities of God's kingdom. This concept is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, where faith (emunah) is a steadfast trust in God's covenantal faithfulness.

not by sight
The contrast "not by sight" highlights the distinction between the physical and spiritual realms. The Greek word for "sight" is "εἴδω" (eido), which refers to seeing or perceiving with the eyes. In a historical context, the Greco-Roman world placed a high value on empirical evidence and sensory perception. However, Paul challenges this worldview by asserting that the Christian life is not governed by what is visible or tangible. Instead, believers are called to trust in the unseen realities of God's promises. This echoes the scriptural theme found in Hebrews 11:1, where faith is described as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen.

(7) For we walk by faith, not by sight--Better, and not by what we see (or, by appearance). It seems almost sad to alter the wording of a familiar and favourite text, but it must be admitted that the word translated "sight" never means the faculty of seeing, but always the form and fashion of the thing seen. (Comp. Luke 3:22; Luke 9:29; John 5:37.) The fact is taken for granted; and it comes as the proof that as we are, we are absent from the Lord. Now we believe in Him without seeing Him; hereafter we shall see Him face to face. Our life and conduct and our "walk" in this world rest on our belief in the Unseen.

Verse 7. - For we walk by faith (2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 11:1; Romans 8:25). Not by sight; rather, not by appearance; not by anything actually seen. We do not yet see "face to face" (1 Corinthians 13:12), but are guided by things which "eye hath not seen."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

we walk
περιπατοῦμεν (peripatoumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

by
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

faith,
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

by
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

sight.
εἴδους (eidous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1491: Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form.


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