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2 Corinthians 5:7
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”
What it means
Paul describes the whole shape of the Christian life in a few words. We do not steer by what our eyes can measure but by trust in a God we cannot see. Sight would have us give up when circumstances look grim. Faith keeps walking, one step at a time, because it rests on the character of Christ rather than the shifting scenery. When the path is unclear, this is the invitation, to trust the One who sees the end from the beginning.
2 Corinthians 5:7 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 5:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 5 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Hebrews 11:1-27
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- Romans 8:24-25
- 1 Peter 1:8
- Hebrews 10:38
- Galatians 2:20
- 1 Peter 5:9
- 1 Corinthians 13:12
- 2 Corinthians 1:24
- Deuteronomy 12:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 5:7?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 5:7?
Readers most often set it beside Hebrews 11:1-27, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Peter 1:8. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 5:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 2 Corinthians 5:7 is hidden from you. We bring you 2 Corinthians 5:7, faith. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 5:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
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