New International VersionFor we live by faith, not by sight.
New Living TranslationFor we live by believing and not by seeing.
English Standard Versionfor we walk by faith, not by sight.
Berean Standard BibleFor we walk by faith, not by sight.
Berean Literal BibleFor we walk by faith, not by sight.
King James Bible(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
New King James VersionFor we walk by faith, not by sight.
New American Standard Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight—
NASB 1995for we walk by faith, not by sight—
NASB 1977for we walk by faith, not by sight—
Legacy Standard Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight—
Amplified Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]—
Christian Standard BibleFor we walk by faith, not by sight.
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor we walk by faith, not by sight,
American Standard Version(for we walk by faith, not by sight);
Contemporary English VersionBut we live by faith, not by what we see.
English Revised Version(for we walk by faith, not by sight);
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIndeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.
Good News TranslationFor our life is a matter of faith, not of sight.
International Standard VersionFor we live by faith, not by sight.
NET Biblefor we live by faith, not by sight.
New Heart English Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight.
Webster's Bible Translation(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Weymouth New Testamentfor we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor we walk by faith, not by sight.
World English Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor we walk through faith, not through sight—
Berean Literal BibleFor 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 VersionFor we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.
New American Biblefor we walk by faith, not by sight.
New Revised Standard Versionfor we walk by faith, not by sight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor we walk by faith, and not by sight.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishFor it is by faith that we walk and not by sight. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor 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 Testamentfor 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. 7Forwe walkbyfaith,notbysight.8We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.…
Cross References Hebrews 11:1Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Romans 1:17For 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 2:20I 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 10:38But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
John 20:29Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Romans 8:24-25For 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 1:8-9Though 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 2:8-9For 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 2:17So 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 3:16For 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 5:4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
Habakkuk 2:4Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—
Isaiah 7:9The 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 seenare temporal; but the things which are not seenare 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. Jump to Previous FaithLifeSightWalkWalkingJump to Next FaithLifeSightWalkWalking2 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 by faithThis phrase emphasizes the Christian life as a journey or walk, which is a common metaphor in the Bible. Walking by faith implies living in trust and reliance on God rather than on human understanding or visible evidence. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where figures like Abraham are commended for their faith ( Genesis 15:6). The idea of walking by faith is also echoed in Hebrews 11, which lists many heroes of faith who trusted in God's promises despite not seeing them fulfilled in their lifetimes. Faith is central to the Christian experience, as it is by faith that believers are justified ( Romans 5:1) and live ( Galatians 2:20). not by sight
This part of the verse contrasts faith with sight, suggesting that the Christian life is not based on what is visible or tangible. In the cultural context of the Corinthian church, which was heavily influenced by Greek philosophy and a focus on empirical evidence, this statement would have been countercultural. The emphasis on faith over sight is a call to trust in God's promises and His unseen work in the world. This aligns with Jesus' teaching inJohn 20:29, where He blesses those who believe without seeing. The Apostle Paul, who wrote 2 Corinthians, often faced challenges and persecutions that required him to rely on faith rather than visible success or comfort (2 Corinthians 4:18). This reliance on the unseen is a hallmark of the Christian hope, looking forward to the eternal and not just the temporal. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and to encourage them in their faith. 2. CorinthA major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges. The church in Corinth faced many issues, including divisions and misunderstandings about Christian doctrine. 3. The Corinthian ChurchThe recipients of Paul's letter, they were a diverse group of believers struggling with issues of faith, morality, and unity. Teaching Points Understanding FaithFaith is not merely belief without evidence but a trust in God and His promises, even when we cannot see the outcome. Living by FaithWalking by faith means making decisions and living life based on God's Word and promises, rather than relying solely on our physical senses or circumstances. Trust in God's SovereigntyTrusting in God's plan and timing, even when our current situation seems uncertain or challenging. Spiritual VisionDeveloping a spiritual perspective that prioritizes eternal truths over temporary, worldly appearances. Encouragement in TrialsFaith provides strength and hope during difficult times, reminding us that God is in control and working for our good. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 5
2 Corinthians 5:7 – If faith overrides direct evidence, how can we trust any form of empirical or logical inquiry?
How can we know God exists if we can’t see Him?
How does faith inspire courage in adversity?
What does "walk by faith, not by sight" mean?(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 Forγὰρ(gar)Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.we walkπεριπατοῦμεν(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.byδιὰ(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.notοὐ(ou)Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.byδιὰ(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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