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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For we live by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For we live by believing and not by seeing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith, not by sight);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But we live by faith, not by what we see. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith, not by sight);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Indeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For we live by faith, not by sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for we live by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for we walk through faith, not through sight—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for through faith we walk, not through sight -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />(For we walk by faith, and not by external appearance:)<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />(For we walk by faith, and not by sight.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, and not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For it is by faith that we walk and not by sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for we walk by faith, not by sight:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith, not by sight);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />(for I regulate my conduct by my future expectations, not by visible enjoyments:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith and not by sight);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />(for we walk by faith, not by sight,) we are confident, <i>I say,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=808" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Our Eternal Dwelling</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatoumen (V-PIA-1P) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">we walk</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1491.htm" title="1491: eidous (N-GNS) -- Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form.">sight.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a></span><br />Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Hebrews 10:38</a></span><br />But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-29.htm">John 20:29</a></span><br />Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a></span><br />So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21-22</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-24</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4</a></span><br />because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a></span><br />Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a></span><br />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.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a></b></br> Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a></b></br> While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen <i>are</i> temporal; but the things which are not seen <i>are</i> eternal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-9.htm">Deuteronomy 12:9</a></b></br> For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Walking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">Walking</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">That in his assured hope of immortal glory,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">not that he may boast of himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">but as one that, having received life from Christ, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For we walk by faith</b><br>This 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 (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>). The idea of walking by faith is also echoed in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, 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 (<a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>) and live (<a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>).<p><b>not by sight</b><br>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 in <a href="/john/20-29.htm">John 20:29</a>, 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 (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a>). This reliance on the unseen is a hallmark of the Christian hope, looking forward to the eternal and not just the temporal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and to encourage them in their faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, they were a diverse group of believers struggling with issues of faith, morality, and unity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_faith.htm">Understanding Faith</a></b><br>Faith is not merely belief without evidence but a trust in God and His promises, even when we cannot see the outcome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_faith.htm">Living by Faith</a></b><br>Walking 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trusting in God's plan and timing, even when our current situation seems uncertain or challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vision.htm">Spiritual Vision</a></b><br>Developing a spiritual perspective that prioritizes eternal truths over temporary, worldly appearances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>Faith provides strength and hope during difficult times, reminding us that God is in control and working for our good.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">For we walk by faith, not by sight</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">and not by what we see</span> (or, <span class= "ital">by appearance</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span> 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. <a href="/luke/3-22.htm" title="And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove on him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.">Luke 3:22</a>; <a href="/luke/9-29.htm" title="And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.">Luke 9:29</a>; <a href="/john/5-37.htm" title="And the Father himself, which has sent me, has borne witness of me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.">John 5:37</a>.) 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For we walk by faith</span> (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>; <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Not by sight;</span> rather, <span class="accented">not by appearance</span>; <span class="accented">not by anything actually seen</span>. We do not yet see "face to face" (<a href="/1_corinthians/13-12.htm">1 Corinthians 13:12</a>), but are guided by things which "eye hath not seen." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we walk</span><br /><span class="grk">περιπατοῦμεν</span> <span class="translit">(peripatoumen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith,</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστεως</span> <span class="translit">(pisteōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐ</span> <span class="translit">(ou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sight.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴδους</span> <span class="translit">(eidous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1491.htm">Strong's 1491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith not (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 5:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 5:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 5:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 5:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>