King James Version
2 Corinthians 5:7 in the King James Version says “(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”
2 Corinthians 5:7 · KJV
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. labour: or, endeavour
KJV Study — Public Domain
“faith”
G4102persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
“(For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“we walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
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