2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:7

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." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk - To walk, in the Scriptures often denotes to live, to act, to conduct in a certain way; see the notes on Romans 4:12; Romans 6:4. It has reference to the fact that life is a journey, or a pilgrimage, and that the Christian is traveling to another country. The sense here is, that we conduct ourselves in our course of life with reference to the things which are unseen, and not with reference to the things which are seen.By faith - In the belief of those things which we do not see. We... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 5:5-8

2 Corinthians 5:5-8. Now he that hath wrought us for Or to, this longing for immortality; is God For none but God, none less than the Almighty, could have wrought this in us; who also hath given us his Spirit In its various gifts and graces; as an earnest Of our obtaining the heavenly habitation. We are confident, therefore Or courageous in all dangers and sufferings, and dare venture even upon death itself; knowing that while we are at home Or rather sojourn (as ενδημουντες... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Confidence and courage (5:1-10)Christians receive further encouragement amid daily trials through the knowledge that the present body is only temporary. It is like a tent in which a person lives for a short time, whereas what God has prepared for the future life is a permanent home (5:1). Another illustration likens the present body to clothes that cover a person. Again this is only temporary. One day all that is earthly and temporary will be replaced by that which is spiritual and eternal... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:7

by . Greek dia. App-104 . 2 Corinthians 5:1 . faith , App-150 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight.This is only a parenthesis, and yet one of the epic statements of Scripture. In the previous chapter, Paul had just enunciated the principle that it is regard for the "things unseen" which motivates all Christian behavior, and that only those "things invisible" are eternal; and, since faith regards primarily eternal things, it is impossible to walk by sight. Furthermore, in the cosmic dimensions of that super-astronomical theater where is played out the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

2 Corinthians 5:7. For we walk by faith, &c.— "We now walk and conduct ourselves in the whole course of our life, by the faith of objects as yet unseen, and not by the sight of those glories, or by a regard to those things which we can see." Comp. Galatians 3:11.Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 10:38. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

7. we walk—in our Christian course here on earth. not by sight—Greek, "not by appearance." Our life is governed by faith in our immortal hope; not by the outward specious appearance of present things [TITTMANN, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]. Compare "apparently," the Septuagint, "by appearance," :-. WAHL supports English Version. 2 Corinthians 4:18 also confirms it (compare Romans 8:24; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Corinthians 13:13). God has appointed in this life faith for our great duty,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

The contrast between our present and our future dwellings 5:1-10Paul continued to give reasons why we need not lose heart. The themes of life in the midst of death and glory following as a result of present suffering also continue."Few chapter divisions are more unfortunate than this one since what follows (2 Corinthians 5:1-10) details the thought expressed in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Failure to appreciate this fact unduly complicates these already difficult verses by removing their contextual... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

2 Corinthians 5:6-8 bear the same relation to each other as do 2 Corinthians 5:2-4. 2 Corinthians 5:2 and 2 Corinthians 5:6 make a statement. 2 Corinthians 5:3 and 2 Corinthians 5:7 are parenthetical, and 2 Corinthians 5:4; 2 Corinthians 5 :2 Corinthians 5:8 expand 2 Corinthians 5:2 and 2 Corinthians 5:6 respectively.Statement2 Corinthians 5:22 Corinthians 5:6Parenthesis2 Corinthians 5:32 Corinthians 5:7Explanation2 Corinthians 5:42 Corinthians 5:8Since we have the promise that we will obtain a... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 5:5-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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